DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

002164689

(636) 797-3777

10850 HIGHWAY 21
HILLSBORO
MO  63050

SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC



 

GEBKEN, JAYDEN

jayden@yoursmallwonders.com


BRITTANY HECHT

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/30/2025

12:05 PM

2:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498264953


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 07/16/2009
POLICIES 07/16/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/16/2009
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/15/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/27/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/27/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/16/2009
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/29/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/16/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/27/2009
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/09/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/01/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/18/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/19/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/21/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/19/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/09/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/04/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 03/19/2012
STAFF SHEET 04/10/2019
APPLICATION 04/10/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/02/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/15/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/30/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:05PM   5:05PM   9/26/2019
  7:20AM   8:20AM   9/26/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 12
Total Children 50
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristin Coleman & Brianna Selby, Caregivers 7 - 3-20 Month Olds
1 9 MIXED Jeannie McGaughlin, Caregiver 1 - 2 Year Old 8 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Lorelei Johnson, Caregiver (Cleaning the Bathrooms.)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kelly Brown, Caregiver (Sweeping & mopping the Hall & Foyer.)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jayden Gebken, Director
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Paul Grettenberger, Cook Erica Reynolds, Caregiver (On break in the Break Room.)
1 9 PRESCHOOL Melinda Martin, Caregiver 9 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL Mackenzie Pettus, Caregiver 9 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 12 SCHOOL AGE Bobbie Hobson, Caregiver 12 - 7-10 Year Olds
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Laura Martin, Caregiver 4 - 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
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 Tealynn Pollack 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/30/2025
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 fence was not in good condition in that it was unattached from the top rail, specifically the last 3 panels in the back corner where it meets the tall fence.
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
7/30/2025
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
7/30/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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, the tan Playhouse, in the Small Playground was not in good condition as evidenced by it was cracked on the side near the chimney.
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
7/30/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the small Slide, in the Small Playground was not in good condition as evidenced by it was cracked on the top, near the platform.
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
7/30/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/30/2025
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