DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LEARNERS SPECTRUM CENTER, INC.

002897450

(573) 218-9462

101 HYLER DR
FARMINGTON
MO  63640-2904

LITTLE LEARNERS SPECTRUM CENTER, INC.

101 HYLER DR
FARMINGTON
MO  63640-2904

EDWARDS, TABATHA RAEANN

agardner@tllspectrumcenter.com

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

149

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

44 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/19/2025

7:30 AM

10:13 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498840523


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 12/04/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/13/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/31/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/17/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/17/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/17/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/06/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/30/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/17/2024
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/17/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/17/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/17/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/17/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/17/2024
POLICIES 01/17/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/25/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/28/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/28/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/02/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/13/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/28/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 24
Total Children 86
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Caylynn Moore with four children twenty-two months to two years of age.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Kheira Gilchrist and Savannah Cole with five children sixteen months to twenty-one months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Alex Wild and Colleen Bess with eight children sixteen months to nineteen months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Haley Dixon and Jessica Boley with seven children two months to nine months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Kaytlin Weaver and Brooklyn Feeney with six children ten months to fifteen months.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Paige Dunn- Co-Director Tamela Martin- Operations Manager Mary Smith- Accounts Manager Tabatha Edwards- Director Ashley Smith- Board President Amanda Gardner- Designee/ Director of Operations and Social Services
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Mackenzie Bowen and Kamry Young with sixteen children three years of age to five years of age.
2 5 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Nichole Stoker and Abigail Capone with five children all three years of age.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Allison Griffard and Gabriella Henson with seventeen children four years of age to five years of age.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Katy Fowler with five children all two years of age.
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers: Sierra Swan and Courtney Williams with thirteen children all two years of age.

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 two TV cords upstairs, three TV cords downstairs, one lamp cord downstairs and one camera cord downstairs were not secure.
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
8/19/2025
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 upstairs and one outlet downstairs were missing protective outlet covers.
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
8/19/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Glass Cleaner, Multi-Surface Cleaner and a mop bucket with water. The item(s) was/were located upstairs near the bathrooms.
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
8/19/2025
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table within the group space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/19/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a tote full of sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located behind a desk in the upstairs area.
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
8/19/2025
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
Furniture/equipment, one cot, in the upstairs area was not in good condition as evidenced by one long side of the cot was torn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/19/2025
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
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