DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE BEARCATS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

002043210

(573) 486-2845

334 W 9TH ST
HERMANN
MO  65041-1229

LITTLE BEARCATS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC



 

WITTHAUS, SUMMER

lbcdaycare1@gmail.com


LAUREN R RAYWARNKE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/15/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2485637140


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/22/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/25/2007
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/22/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/07/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/26/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/25/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/01/2007
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/01/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/01/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/22/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/01/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/01/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/22/2009
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/22/2013
APPLICATION 05/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/16/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/22/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/10/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/11/2016
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/07/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/02/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/22/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
Compliance
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
Outdoor equipment, Brown and Red Car/Bus Anchored to the ground, in the main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the front left tire of the car/bus is shredded, deflated and torn/ripped. Although the tire is not for mobile use of the stationary item, children have access to the busted tire, rim, shredded tire parts and interior of the tire.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/15/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Ellie Englert.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/15/2025
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
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
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