DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIL' BULLDOGS CHILD CARE CENTER

001916618

(573) 472-6468

307 N PRAIRIE ST
SIKESTON
MO  63801

THATCH, MARGARET JEAN



 

RODDY, TIETEANNA

MJTHATCH@HOTMAIL.COM


BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/20/2025

1:58 PM

2:53 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2493963330


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/07/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/26/2005
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/26/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/18/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/26/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/26/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/26/2005
POLICIES 10/26/2005
SAMPLE FORMS 10/26/2005
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/26/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/26/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/26/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/26/2005
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/13/2017
APPLICATION 08/19/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/18/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/04/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/19/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/18/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/18/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   8/7/2013



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 7
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Pam Murphy & Deshyia Shannon, Caregivers 8 - 3-23 Month Olds
1 15 MIXED Jayda Sandlin, Caregiver 2 - 2 Year Olds 13 - 3 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Margaret Thatch, Owner (Margaret arrived during the Inspection & caregivers were moved around to correct Staff/Child Ratios.)
1 6 PRESCHOOL Tieteanna Roddy, Director 6 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 16 SCHOOL AGE Alyssa Murphy, Caregiver 16 - 5-11 Year Olds
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Ellery Jackson, Caregiver 6 - 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
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/20/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
More than 50 children were observed in care and the director/individual in charge was included in the staff/child ratios; this occurred outside of naptime and there was no emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (2) states: If a center has an attendance of more than fifty (50) children, the center director or individual in charge shall not be included in staff/child ratios except during naptime or on an emergency substitute basis.
Correction Required
The director/individual in charge shall not be included in the ratio except as allowed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/20/2025
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 15 children , ages 2 & 3 Years Old, 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/20/2025
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children , ages 3 - 23 Months Old, 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/20/2025
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