DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE CENTER CONTINUES

002830422

(636) 224-2838

429 MAIN ST
PEVELY
MO  63070-3309

ABC KIDS LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

BROWN, REBECCA LYNN

leslie@yoursmallwonders.com


BRITTANY HECHT

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

10/22/2025

10:05 AM

1:23 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2502456811


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/21/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/27/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/27/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/27/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/18/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/27/2020
POLICIES 06/18/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/18/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 08/17/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/09/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/09/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/09/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/17/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/17/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/24/2020
STAFF SHEET 04/27/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/19/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/19/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/14/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/25/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/31/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/27/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/22/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/22/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/22/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nalasha Cook & Tina West, Caregivers Madison Roberson, Volunteer 7 - 14-21 Month Olds
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Carrie Voelpel & Hannah Williams, Caregivers 6 - 3-13 Month Olds
1 10 MIXED Heather Pigg, Caregiver 4 - 2 Year Olds 6 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
2 10 MIXED Holly Green & Hannah Stackley, Caregivers 4 - 2 Year Olds 6 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Chloe Grosbauer & Monica West, Floaters
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Vicki Seay, Cook
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Julianna Johnson, Director

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 cord for the following was not secured to the wall in the Green Room: Fan.
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
10/22/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Alka Seltzer. The item(s) was/were located on the shelf in the Red Room.
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
10/22/2025
Violation
The walls located in the Boys Bathroom, specifically the bottom of both sides of the stall partition wall was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the finish was worn off, exposing a rusty surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5 inches in the back right corner of the Preschool Playground. There is a wooden board there to fill the gap but it is not secured & moves when touched.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by cords for the following were not secured to the wall in the School-Age Room: Speaker, Pencil Sharpener & Phone.
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
10/22/2025
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
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 8 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Hannah Stackley.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 one 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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