DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE EXPLORERS DISCOVERY CENTER

000169115

(573) 636-6461

1002 MYRTLE AVE
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101

JEFFERSON CITY DAYCARE CENTER, INC.



 

SCHEIDT, DONNA LYNNE

dscheidt90@aol.com

Incorporated

ALLA GERASIMOVA

BIRTH - 8 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/20/2025

11:40 AM

1:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2487600759


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 01/19/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/21/1976
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/19/1982
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/22/1981
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/13/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/13/1992
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/07/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/05/1979
POLICIES 12/08/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/21/1976
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/11/1983
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/24/1984
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/19/1982
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/01/2015
APPLICATION 12/03/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/17/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/17/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/17/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 15
Total Children 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Heather Taylor, Kim Michaels and Glenna Barfield present with seven children, including two infants ages 4 and 7 month old , and five 1 year old toddlers.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Donna Scheidt, caregivers Pam Barriere, Susan Kliethermes, Trevor Grant , Linda Jennings and Diana Finnie present with no children in attendance.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Tabby Moffat and Jo Riggs present with fourteen 3 years old preschoolers.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Michelle Distler and Melissa Small present with ten 4-5 years old preschoolers.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Darnae Relford-Johnson and Lovie Barfield present with eight two years old children.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by 4-5 years old classroom temperature showed between 61.5 and 66 degrees F in different parts of a classroom. Infants and Toddlers classroom temperature measured between 62.8 and 66.2 degrees F. Two empty classrooms downstairs showed 55.6 and 61 degree F. Two classrooms upstairs showed 66.7 and 64.2 degrees F. The temperature in hallways downstairs showed 55.6-56.1 degree F.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 5. states: The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85 F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.
Correction Required
The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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