DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE BLESSINGS LEARNING CENTER, LLC

003107373

(573) 614-7041

2 CORPORATE DR
DEXTER
MO  63841-9139

LITTLE BLESSINGS LEARNING CENTER, LLC

11429 NORTHVIEW DR
DEXTER
MO  63841-8962

PUTNAM, CRYSTAL DAWN

littleblessingslearningcntr@gmail.com


LESLEY WARREN

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

10/07/2025

2:30 PM

3:37 PM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2501467037


DocumentDocument-Date
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/31/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/31/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/31/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/26/2025
POLICIES 02/26/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/31/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/26/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/26/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/28/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/28/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/28/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/28/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/28/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/05/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/05/2025
APPLICATION 02/25/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/08/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/28/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/31/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   6/6/2025



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 3
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 13 MIXED Caregivers Lucy Kinder and Mylania Miller 5 children aged 2 years old 7 children aged 3 years through 4 years old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Crystal Putnam

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 a fan with an unsecured cord was under the changing table in the preschool room to the left of the entrance.
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
10/7/2025
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by an unopened box of supplies were in the floor in front of the directors office and is accessible to children.
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
10/7/2025
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 the back plastic piece at the bottom of the fence that is used to keep pea gravel inside the playground has become unattached and causing a tripping hazard .
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
10/7/2025
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
Compliance
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