DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS DAYCARE

002278600

(573) 985-3222

505 S MAIN
NEW LONDON
MO  63459

THOMPSON, RHONDA MAE

PO BOX 293
NEW LONDON
MO  63459

THOMPSON, RHONDA MAE

RTHOMPSON1124@YAHOO.COM


CHRISTINA BRUCE

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/30/2025

11:20 AM

12:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2496652537


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/03/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/01/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/15/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/08/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/08/2011
POLICIES 11/01/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/15/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 03/15/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/17/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/17/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 03/30/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/10/2011
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/10/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/19/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/19/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/13/2012
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/03/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/25/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/11/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/10/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   8/22/2012
  7:00AM   8:00AM   8/22/2012



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 15 MIXED Staff: Jayme Darnell (19), Morgan Thompson (junior aid age 16) and Regan Thompson (junior aid age 17). Age range of children 17 months through 7 years. Three 2 year old children. One child under 2 years old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caleb Martin. Not counted in staff/child ratio but on premise daily to each lunch.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was between 36 inches and 40 inches in various places on the fence on the south side and the east side of the play yard.
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 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A Junior Aide, Morgan Thompson (per statements of Jayme Darnell), was counted toward infant/toddler staff/child ratios.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) 1. C. states: Shall not count towards infant/toddler staffing ratios.
Correction Required
Junior Aides shall not be counted toward infant/toddler staff/child ratios.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
A Junior Aide, Regan Thompson (age 17) (group Preschool/school age children age range 3 years to 7 years), was the sole caregiver for a group of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) 1. B. states: Shall not have the direct responsibility for a group of children as the sole caregiver.
Correction Required
Junior Aides shall not be the sole caregiver for a group of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
A Junior Aide, Regan Thompson (age 17), was not under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) 1. A. states: May count in staff/child ratio only if under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
Correction Required
Junior Aides counted in staff/child ratio must be under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 15 (one 17 month old child, three 2 year old children, and eleven children ages 3 to 7) children , ages 17 months through 7 years, were cared for by 1 adult and 2 Junior Aide 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

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
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