DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ALPHA TOTS LEARNING CENTERS II

002891830

(417) 771-5707

718 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-5043

RELIABLE CHILDCARE LLC



 

EDWARDS, STEPHANIE MARIE

director@alphatots2.com


RENEE L LAMONTIA

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/08/2026

2:44 PM

3:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506363761


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/16/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/05/2025
STAFF SHEET 07/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/03/2025
APPLICATION 05/21/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/21/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/09/2021
POLICIES 06/29/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/29/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/29/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/29/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/29/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/21/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/13/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/13/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/13/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/13/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/13/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 07/13/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/13/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/19/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/16/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/21/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/31/2024




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 4
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Tara Bauer was in ratio with 4 children ages 11 months to 2 years of age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff Marlena Henson was present in the building with no children in attendance.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Staff Samantha Paynter was in ratio with 9 children, ages 3 to 5 years of age.
1 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Rachel Williams was in ratio with 3 children, 2 years of age.

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room in the two year old room was unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/8/2026
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that an electrical outlet was exposed in the two year old 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
1/8/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Cleaning supplies, and laundry detergent. The item(s) was/were located in the laundry room next to the preschool room that was unlocked..
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
1/8/2026
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black weed barrier (tarp) was exposed in several areas of the play yard creating a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the hand sink was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor 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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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