DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART START DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL, L.L.C.

001651289

(417) 873-9777

2425 N PINE AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-8441

SMART START DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL, L.L.C.

504 S MILLER RD
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-5800

BLAGG, CHEALSEA MICHELLE

chealsea.lechner@gmail.com


LORI SCHUMER

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/16/2025

9:58 AM

12:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2495213440


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/08/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/28/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/28/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/28/2008
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/05/2001
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/05/2001
POLICIES 12/05/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/05/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/05/2001
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/20/2000
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/20/2000
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/14/2001
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 05/25/2000
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/05/2001
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/18/2000
STAFF SHEET 03/05/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/08/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/01/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/09/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/30/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/30/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/09/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/09/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 5
Total Children 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Kassandra Turner was in ratio with four children ages 10-months to 23-months old.
1 8 MIXED Blue Room-Caregiver Jacqueline Erwin-Starks was in ratio with eight children ages 3-4-years-old.
1 10 MIXED Jungle Room-Caregiver Denise Montgomery was in ratio with ten children ages 3-5-years-old.
1 4 MIXED Frog Room-Caregiver Cassidy Bishop was in ratio with with four children. Three children were 2-years-old and one child was 3-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Chealsea Blagg was in the building but not in ratio.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Cassidy Bishop within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet did not have a protective outlet cover in the Frog Room..
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
6/16/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: as a purse was out on the counter in reach of children. The item(s) was/were located in the Frog Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/16/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The house numbers were not plainly visible from the street.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (I) states: The house numbers shall be plainly visible from the street in case of emergency.
Correction Required
House numbers shall be plainly visible from the street.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/16/2025
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, brown climber with maroon slide, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked upper landing that children stand on could pose a pinching hazard..
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
6/16/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, green Little Tikes alligator teeter toter , in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by middle section cracked and could pose a pinching hazard..
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
6/16/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Chealsea Blagg (4.50 hrs.) and Hannah Stump (12.0 hrs.).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Carissa Harvey.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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