MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
SMART START DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL, L.L.C.

Facility DVN
001651289

Phone
(417) 873-9777

Physical Address
2425 N PINE AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65802-8441

Owner
SMART START DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL, L.L.C.

Mailing Address
504 S MILLER RD
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65802-5800

Provider/Director
BLAGG, CHEALSEA MICHELLE

E-mail Address
chealsea.lechner@gmail.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
LORI SCHUMER

Age Range
BIRTH - 10 YEARS

Capacity
40

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
11/18/2025

Arrival Time
11:02 AM

Departure Time
11:54 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2503974938

Document	Document-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	06/17/2025
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

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 1

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 7

Total Children 36

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Hannah Stump was in ratio with four children, the youngest was 8-months-old and the oldest was 16-months-old.
1	10	MIXED	Carissa Harvey was in ratio with ten children. Three children were 2-years-old, six children were 3-years-old and one child was 4-years-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Kassandra Turner was preparing lunch. She was in the building but not in ratio.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Jacqueline Erwin-Starks was in ratio with ten 3-year-old children.
3	12	PRESCHOOL	Christina Shinkle, Denise Montgomery and Natalee Venable were in ratio with twelve 4-year-old children.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the mixed age group classroom. 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 11/18/2025

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 fire drills were not held at least one time each month. 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

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