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

09/15/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2500292757


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: 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.

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
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Compliance Date
6/17/2025
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
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Compliance Date
9/12/2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
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Compliance Date
8/26/2025
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
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Compliance Date
9/15/2025
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