DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE HEARTS DAYCARE, LLC

002780610

(573) 686-2511

2405 TOWNSHIP LINE RD
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-9052

LITTLE HEARTS DAYCARE, LLC



 

KIRKLEY, RAVEN ELLEN

RAVENKIRKLEY@YAHOO.COM


LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

98

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS:; 2405 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901; BUILDING #1: 53 CAPACITY BIRTH - 12 YEARS; BUILDING #2: 26 CAPACITY 2 YEARS - 12 YEARS; BUILDING #3: 19 CAPACITY 3 YEARS - 12 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 98 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 3 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

07/24/2025

1:20 PM

3:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2497467119


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/25/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/26/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/26/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/26/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/26/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/26/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/26/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/26/2019
POLICIES 06/26/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/05/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/03/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/13/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/23/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/23/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/23/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/23/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/03/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/13/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/12/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/03/2025




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 14
Total Children 68
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Rebecca Rush and Rachel Jones 6- 2 months through 16 months
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Ashton Sung and Lacy Flanigan 8- 17 months through 2 years old
1 5 MIXED Caregiver Makayla McNece 4- 2 years old 1- 3 year old
2 13 MIXED Caregivers Maggie King and Madeleine Rush 1- 2 year old 9- 3 year olds 3- 4 year olds
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Raven Kirkley, Cargiver/Cook Alicia Russell, Caregivers Fatima Flores and Gabrielle Benscoter
2 20 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Alyssa Guffey and Angie Arnold 20- 3 years through 5 years old
1 16 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver Maylenn Voegtlin 16- 5 years through 11 years old

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 2 unopened boxes of equipment and 1 picture frame were leaning against the wall in the girls playroom.
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
7/24/2025
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closet in the boys play room was not locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 3 cans of sunscreen and 1 can of Off. The item(s) was/were located were located on a shelf.
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
7/24/2025
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
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
Stationary equipment, rock climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was 2 feet 6 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
Stationary equipment, climber dome, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was 3 feet 10 inches from the other climber dome and 2 feet 4 inches from the stationary tricycles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
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