DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ST. PAUL'S U.M.C./LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL

000834002

(816) 331-0327

1111 FOXWOOD DR
RAYMORE
MO  64083

ST PAULS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PO BOX 377
RAYMORE
MO  64083

SMITH, CRYSTAL DAWN

LittleBlessingsRaymore@gmail.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

12 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

184

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

28 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 28 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/01/2025

10:00 AM

12:55 PM

ANNOUNCED

ANNUAL

2490180629


DocumentDocument-Date
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 08/01/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/04/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/26/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 20
Total Children 96
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 9 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Julie Hartsock and Isabella Hudlemeyer with seven children under 24-months old (NPR ratio 1:5)
2 6 MIXED caregivers Desray Yarder and Erika Hester with six children; one under 24-months old and five 2-years-old (NPR ratio 1:5)
2 7 MIXED caregivers Shelby Harris and Erandi Placencia with seven children; three 2-years-old and four 3-years-old (NPR ratio 1:10)
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff present on the premises were director Hailey Da Silva, staff Kelly Linn, and cook Mary Greenbaum
2 9 PRESCHOOL caregivers Silvia Gipson and Heather Osgood with nine children; 3-years-old (NPR ratio 1:14)
2 18 PRESCHOOL caregivers Emily Trandy and Tausha Yarger with eighteen children; 3-to-4-years-old (NPR ratio 1:14)
2 12 PRESCHOOL caregivers Jennifer Dixon and Samantha Harlo with twelve children; 4-to-5-years-old (NPR ratio 1:14)
2 13 PRESCHOOL caregivers Carol Melhorn and Julet Williams with twelve children; 4-to-5-years-old (NPR ratio 1:14)
1 13 PRESCHOOL caregiver Ally Melhorn with thirteen children; 4-to-5-years-old (NPR ratio 1:14)
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Rebecca Blom and Samantha Gannaway with nine children; 2-years-old (NPR Ratio 1:10)

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Lillyanne Colbert and Shelby Harris as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the end date of permission specified in writing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (10) (A) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of a parent, stating the length of time the medication may be given.
Correction Required
All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Kaylee Burke and Shelby Harris as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.060 Responsibilities of Caregivers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was not clean, free of unsanitary conditions and free of pests as evidenced by cabinet in the toddler room rusted around the bottom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements (1) states: The premises of facilities shall be clean and free of unsanitary conditions and observable insects, spiders and rodents.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean, sanitary and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on storage room door across from kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (A) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer, scissors, purses, bleach spray, Clorox wipes, staple removers, thumbtacks, Gold Bond lotion, white out, antacid, Febreze air freshener, screwdrivers and a hammer. The item(s) was/were located on low shelves and in unlocked cabinets and drawers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/1/2025
Violation
The ceilings located in Whales and Seals bathroom was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/1/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and other debris, and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Penguins and Zebras was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paper peeling off bulletin board and chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in Chimps was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet curled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/1/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes and purse. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet in Pandas room .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.201. Definitions. — As used in sections 210.201 to 210.257, the following terms mean:
Compliance
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.
Compliance
RSMo 210.255 Religious organizations operating facility in violation, procedure - noncompliance after notice, prosecutor may act or attorney general.
Compliance
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance