DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL LLC

001837301

(816) 785-1596

800 STATE ROAD H
ELKLAND
MO  65644-8507

LITTLE LAMBS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL LLC

223 BETHEL RD
LONG LANE
MO  65590-4145

SWANIGAN, TARA RENEE

littlelambsdaycare01@gmail.com


KATINA D KATTICH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

33

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/16/2025

11:45 AM

1:37 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2505493805


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/31/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/26/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/20/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/31/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/31/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/31/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/31/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/21/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/01/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/01/2022
POLICIES 11/01/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 11/02/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/09/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/09/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/08/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/09/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/19/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/09/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/09/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/09/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/09/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/21/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/21/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/20/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:15PM   3/14/2023
  6:00AM   6:45AM   3/14/2023



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 5
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Wanda Hendrickson and Malisa Maggard present with five children, four-12 month olds one-23 month
1 9 MIXED Tara Swanigen present with nine children. two-2year olds, three-3 year olds, four-four year olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Elisa Tigert and Rebecca Amendola present with no children in care

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 The well and lagoon are in need of repair as cited in the sanitation inspection. .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that Infant room between the rocking chair and on the plug by the exit..
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
12/16/2025
Violation
The walls located in furnace room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by mold was seen on the walls below furnace and behind the hot water heater in furnace room.
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
There was evidence of roaches in in the kitchen behind play kitchen sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of spiders/webs in in the furnace room .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/16/2025
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in infant room the blue bouncer had white residue from a teething cookie.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: R.Amendola needs 12 hours, W.Hendrickson needs 12 hours. T.Swanigan needs 12 hours.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
In the absence of the director, there was no responsible individual designated to be in charge of the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 5. states: In the absence of the center director or group child care home provider, another responsible individual shall be designated to be in charge of the facility.
Correction Required
The facility shall designate someone in charge in the absence of the director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/16/2025
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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