DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

START SMART LEARNING CENTER LLC

002956323

(660) 372-1093

1150 S MORLEY ST
MOBERLY
MO  65270-1947

START SMART LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

CABLE, CHERYL ALLENE

startsmartdirector1@gmail.com


AMY MITCHELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

136

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/25/2025

2:40 PM

4:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2487954010


DocumentDocument-Date
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/06/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/25/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/28/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/25/2024
APPLICATION 06/02/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 08/08/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/30/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/08/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/10/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/09/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/02/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/28/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/16/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/16/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/05/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/31/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/08/2022
POLICIES 01/25/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/22/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/28/2024




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 11
Total Children 42
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lauryn Powel had 4 children ages 1 to 2 year.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Morgan Harris had 4 children in attendance ages 10 months to 13 months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Addison Mathes and Lacey Wales had 4 children in attendance ages 6 months - 8 months.
1 8 MIXED Crystal Spear there were 8 children in attendance ages (5) 2 year olds - (3) 3 year olds.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Crista Perry in school aged room no children in attendance.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cheryl Cable
2 14 PRESCHOOL Cassidy Smith and Cory Cable there were 14 children in attendance ages 3 years to 6 years.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Payton Wilson and Darcy Pierce there were 8 children in attendance all ages 2 years

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: water heater . The item(s) was/were located infant room 6.
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
2/25/2025
Violation
There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a slide and climbing toy is 24 inches high and is located in toddler and infant rooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 8. states: Floor surfaces under indoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") in height, from which children might fall and be injured, shall be protected with pads or mats which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpeting alone is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor equipment.
Correction Required
Pads or mats shall be in place as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/25/2025
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/25/2025
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that black horse mats covered with indoor outdoor carpet are not approved for playground use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/25/2025
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by only one food component cheese sticks being served.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/25/2025
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