DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BULL FROGS AND LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

000524329

(417) 588-2131

332 HARWOOD AVE
LEBANON
MO  65536-2318

BULL FROGS AND LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL



 

DAVIS, KAREN ANNE

bullfrogslittlefishes@gmail.com

Incorporated

SHARLENE WHEATLEY

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

5 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/02/2024

12:48 PM

2:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2485471217


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 12/07/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/01/2000
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/24/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/04/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/07/2002
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/24/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/13/2011
POLICIES 10/13/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/01/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/01/2000
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/01/2000
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/13/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/22/2000
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/09/1981
APPLICATION 03/11/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/11/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/03/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/29/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/07/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/29/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 9
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Haley Doyle present with four 1 year old toddlers.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Stephanie Byram present with two children, including one 6 month old infant and one 1 year old toddler.
4 20 MIXED Caregivers Brigette Johnson , Angel Jester, Briana Vorhees and Jenna Maros present with twenty children during the nap time.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Karen Davis is present with no children in attendance.
2 7 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Austin Davis and Twyla Kennemer present with seven 4 years old preschoolers.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet all debts and obligations associated with operating a child care facility as evidenced by Director Karen Davis stated that she has not paid taxes, and is unable to submit the annual filing to the Missouri.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration (4) states: The person(s) or legal entity who owns a child care facility shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for group child care homes and child care centers.
Correction Required
The facility shall meet all financial obligations and maintain compliance with licensing rules.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The department did not receive notification of a change of board president or chairperson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration (3) states: When the responsibility for the operation of a facility rests with a board of directors, the department shall be notified in writing immediately if there is a change of the board president or chairperson.
Correction Required
The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of board president or chairperson.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/2/2024
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as canceled on Missouri Secretary of State's website.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Cassandra Johnson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/13/2024
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. The item(s) was/were located in both preschool classrooms within children's reach.
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
12/2/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that preschool classroom.
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
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Compliance Date
11/4/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: automatic mop hanging with reach of children and plastic bags inside an open box. The item(s) was/were located in the open closet of the 2's Room.
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
12/2/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the hallway.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/4/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by the sheets were not laundered at least once a week.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. B. states: All bedding shall be clean with sheets laundered at least once a week. Once bedding has been used by a child, it shall not be used by another child until it has been laundered.
Correction Required
Each child who naps shall be assigned a clean sheet and blanket as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/5/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Stephany Byram.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed