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

03/05/2025

2:25 PM

3:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2488507224


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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 9
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Director Summer Witthaus and Caregiver Katlyn Rector with 8 children, one child 8 months old and seven children age 1.
3 10 MIXED Caregivers Macie Witthaus, Nakya Kriebaum and Devin Slusser with 10 children, three children age 2 and seven children ages 3 through 4 year's old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present: Emily Oberkamp and Kennedie Witthaus with 0 children in the main office.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Shelby Cordz and Cortanie Gale with 15 children ages 4 through 5 year's old.

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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 1 child did not have Little Bearcats Daycare Center, LLC authorized for emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2025
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