DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

IT'S A SMALL WORLD LLC

002667761

(660) 552-4041

200 KING ST
KING CITY
MO  64463-9644

IT'S A SMALL WORLD LLC

209 PARK ST
KING CITY
MO  64463-9664

FOX, EMILY

KELSK2213@HOTMAIL.COM


KATIE BRUGGEMAN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 17 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

04/10/2025

1:09 PM

1:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2491074710


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/09/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/09/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/11/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/11/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/23/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/23/2017
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/23/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/23/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/23/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/23/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/23/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/29/2017
POLICIES 08/24/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/24/2017
APPLICATION 07/23/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/25/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/28/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/26/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/26/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/21/2024




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 4
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 MIXED Caregivers: Janet Smith and Ashley Tarwater were present with one 8 month old, one 7 month old, four 1 year olds and one 2 year old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Emily Fox was present with ten 3-5 year olds.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver: Kelsey Herbster was present with eight 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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a 8 month old child was sleeping with a bib around their neck.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/10/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 mixed children , ages 2-3 with six 2 year olds and three 3 year olds, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/10/2025
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
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