DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ALPHA TOTS LEARNING CENTERS II

002891830

(417) 771-5707

718 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-5043

RELIABLE CHILDCARE LLC



 

EDWARDS, STEPHANIE MARIE

director@alphatots2.com


RENEE L LAMONTIA

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/31/2024

10:24 AM

11:12 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2484973013


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/21/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/21/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/09/2021
POLICIES 06/29/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/29/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/29/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/29/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/29/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/21/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/13/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/13/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/13/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/13/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/13/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 07/13/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/13/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/19/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/16/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/21/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/31/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/31/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/31/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/14/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/08/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 6
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Layla Wilson and Tara Bower in ratio with 5 children aged 7 to 18 months of age.
1 7 MIXED Staff Aaliyah Williams in ratio with 7 children ages 3 to 8 years of age.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Stephanie Edwards and Marlena Henson present with no children in attendance.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff MIesha Graves in ratio with 5 children, two years of age.

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and mopping solution. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the infant/toddler room that had a broken safety latch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/31/2024
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/31/2024
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that one board on the left hand side of the play yard had come loose with two nails that are exposed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by dirty towels and socks were left in the infant/toddler area of the play yard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/31/2024
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that three boards are beginning to become detached at the bottom of the fence, creating gaps.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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