DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ONE STEP AHEAD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, L.L.C.

001896097

(816) 364-5437

3712 PACIFIC ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64507-2258

ONE STEP AHEAD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, L.L.C.



 

BRINTON, TIFFANY SERINA

tbrinton78@gmail.com


KATIE BRUGGEMAN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

79

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/29/2025

11:17 AM

12:56 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2486570552


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/13/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/21/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/13/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/02/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/13/2005
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/21/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/21/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/21/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/28/2013
APPLICATION 08/29/2018
STAFF SHEET 10/28/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/09/2022
POLICIES 08/09/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/20/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/07/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/06/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/06/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/06/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/03/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 13
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Paige Kunzler and Jaylen Sawyer were present with five children aged 2 months to 1 year old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Gretchen Stone and Marisa Gero were present with six 1 year olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Susan Embrey and Tiffany Brinton were present with no children in attendance.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Alisha Sawyer and Madison Foster were present with seventeen 3-4 year olds.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Misty Cox and Michael Talbott were present with nine 4-5 year olds.
3 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers: Jaycee Lundy, Molley Davis, and Shawnee Churchill were present with nine 2 year olds.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 there was a missing outlet cover in the infant room.
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
1/29/2025
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
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.
Correction Required
The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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 Darlene Bascue, Molley Brendle, Gretchen Randall, Misty Cox, Susan Embrey, Paige Gastineau, Andrew Brinton, Kimberly Tolbert and Tiffany Brinton.
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

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Alisha Sawyer and Shawnee Churchill.
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
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