DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIP, LLC

002804988

(573) 864-0155

403 HWY 124 E
HALLSVILLE
MO  65255-9400

LIP, LLC



 

CRANE, HOLLY ANN

craviscustomhome@aol.com


CYNTHIA D MADDOX

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

138

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; INCLUDES ADDRESS: 403 HWY 124 E, HALLSVILLE, MO 65255 AND 401 HWY 124 E, HALLSVILLE, MO 65255; 403 HWY 124 E: 92 CAPACITY, BIRTH THROUGH 6 YEARS, 14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 401 HWY 124 E: 46 CAPACITY, 5 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

05/06/2025

12:43 PM

2:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2492759321


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/22/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/22/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/21/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/27/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/21/2024




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 66
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS On the left side of the I/T classroom, Miranda Adkins and Victoria Levitt were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 11 months to 22 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS On the right side of the I/T classroom, Hailey Lister was the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 14 months to 23 months.
2 15 MIXED In the twos classroom, Stephanie Chisholm and Tosha Wimer were the staff with the children. The children ranged in age from 2 years to 3 years with 12 children being 2 years of age.
2 20 MIXED In the Purple Room, Rebecca Nichols and Kylee Crane were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 4 years to 5 years.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff: Holly Crane (director) and Hope Crane (kitchen) were present during the inspection.
2 19 PRESCHOOL In the Gold Room, Haley Calvert and Amanda Melloway were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 3 years to 4 years.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that the two night lights that were used did not offer sufficient lighting to observe all of the children while sleeping in their designated cribs/cots.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 4. states: Artificial or natural lighting shall supply at least ten (10) footcandles of light throughout each room used for child care.
Correction Required
Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/6/2025
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that one of the wooden planks was broken at the top leaving a sharp edge that poses splintering hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/6/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black ground cover under the rubber mulch was coming to the surface and creating a tripping hazard for children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/6/2025
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
Outdoor equipment, two small ride on trucks , in the preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by they were cracked and had missing chunks of the plastic.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/6/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. states: Prohibitions against the use of any equipment such as a sound machine that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed.
Correction Required
The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/6/2025
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
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance