DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE GUPPY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002861416

(984) 241-0085

1078 BRYAN RD
O FALLON
MO  63366-3400

PREMIER MO O'FALLON LLC



 

BENNING, TAYLOR LAURYN

tbenning@littleguppy.com


KIMBERLY KINNAIRD

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

170

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/17/2024

9:00 AM

11:04 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2484501599


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/13/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/22/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/10/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/15/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/30/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/30/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/09/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/15/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/15/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/10/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/04/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/10/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/08/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/08/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/30/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/10/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/30/2020
POLICIES 12/15/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/08/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/15/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 12/15/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/10/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/13/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/19/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/13/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/02/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 17
Total Children 47
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Dianne Fischer present with children ages 3-months-old to 4-months-old.
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Pauline Bernard and Kyrsten Evans present with children ages 9-months-old to 15-months-old.
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Mackenzie Mahan, Baylee Colter, and Ginny Pinnick present with children ages 14-months-old to 23-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Taylor Benning, Assistant Tammy Saucier, and Cook Jacob Benoit present without children.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Brianna Kraml and Leslie Richers present with children ages 3-years-old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Mariam Alhamid present with children ages 4-years-old.
3 10 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Kaylee Massey, Sadie Kotsis, and Sydney Wolf present with children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Haley Johnson and Vickie Lambert present with children ages 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that in the Pufferfish Class three outlets were observed without protective covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/17/2024
Violation
Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by the screen was not in good repair in that in the Seahorse Class one broken screen was observed..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 2. states: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely. Barriers to prevent children from falling against windows or falling from windows shall be provided when windows are less than twenty-four inches (24") from the floor and not constructed of safety glass or other nonbreakable material.
Correction Required
Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located the Seahorse bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling baseboards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by children's books being stored in the Pufferfish bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/17/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Brianna Kraml and Leslie Reichers did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Mariam Alhamid, Baylee Coulter, Mackenzie Mahan, and Jill Szzepanski as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jacob Benoit, Pauline Bernard, Diane Fischer,Tamara Saucier,and Ashley Veit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance