DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE HORNETS LEARNING CENTER LLC

002070646

(573) 722-0006

19101 STATE HIGHWAY C
ADVANCE
MO  63730-8070

LITTLE HORNETS LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

HAWKINS, NANIE MARIE

knhawkins@live.com


MELISSA JILL SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/05/2025

8:43 AM

8:56 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2502841472


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/16/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/21/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/11/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/18/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/18/2024
POLICIES 11/18/2024
APPLICATION 10/22/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/18/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/18/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/18/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/18/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/18/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/18/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/21/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/26/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/18/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/18/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/18/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/18/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/26/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   8/15/2025



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 2
Total Children 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 9 MIXED Caregiver/Designated Person in Charge Debbie Hay and Caregiver Kathy Mace 1 child aged 3 months 3 children aged 2 years old 5 children aged 3 years through 5 years old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by the facility was caring for 5 children under 2 years and the limitations only allow for 4 children under 2 years.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/5/2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 15 children , ages 3 months through 5 years, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/5/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Identifying information in the vehicle was not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (3) (B) states: Identifying information regarding the name of the provider, the names of the children and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of each child's parent(s) shall be carried in the vehicle.
Correction Required
During transport, the facility shall carry identifying information for provider and children as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by Nanie Hawkins did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (A) states: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall be no less than eighteen (18) years of age and shall have a valid driver's license as required by Missouri law.
Correction Required
The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall meet age and licensing requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (1) (B) states: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
Correction Required
Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed