DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHEAST LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL OF CAPE GIRARDEAU LLC

002955959

(573) 332-0450

6 GIRARDEAU CT
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63703-8347

SOUTHEAST LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL OF CAPE GIRARDEAU LLC

661 W INDEPENDENCE ST
JACKSON
MO  63755-1882

PARTRIDGE, JENNIFER

cape@southeastlittlelearners.com


JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

130

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; MAIN BUILDING: 98 CHILDREN, 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS; SMALL BUILDING: 32 CHILDREN, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

05/19/2025

10:07 AM

1:42 PM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2493573351


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/25/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/17/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/17/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/01/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/17/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/17/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/17/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/26/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/26/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/26/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/26/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/26/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/26/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/26/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/26/2024
POLICIES 11/26/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/17/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/24/2024




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 15
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Camryn Mikels with four children twelve months to seventeen months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Tina Thompson and Rylie Wahaib with seven children sixteen months to nineteen months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Cadence Mungle and Ryleigh Welker with seven children nineteen months to twenty-three months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Marissa Pardue and Sydni Taylor with seven children three months to eleven months.
1 4 MIXED Caregiver, Heidi Reynolds with three children two years of age and one child three years of age.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tawanika Minner- Assistant Director Brittney Giulvezan- Regional Manager Jennifer Partridge- Director Elise Keele- Caregiver Amiah Washington- Cook Jennifer Zoellneger- Job Developer for Rehab Services for the Blind (Note: Jennifer was not counted in ratios. Jennifer was providing coaching for Amiah.) Jennifer Partridge had three children with her that were not counted in ratios. During the inspection, Jennifer and the children left.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Ann Marie Ligonis with eight children three years of age to four years of age.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Taylor Collard with nine children three years of age to five years of age.

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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by electrical cords located in the foyer area of the Preschool building were not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/19/2025
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that one outlet located in the foyer area of the Preschool building did not contain a plate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/19/2025
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 four wooden spindles were not attached.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/19/2025
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 wooden spindle was splintered.
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
5/19/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The door, located in the front-left I/T Unit, used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/19/2025
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Carley Harris
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/2/2025
Violation
Carley Harris did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/2/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Brooklyn Siaravas and Abigail Hess 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 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/19/2025
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Brooklynn Siaravas.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/2/2025
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Syndi Taylor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/19/2025
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