DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE RED FIREHOUSE PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE CENTER LLC

000401229

(417) 257-2232

319 PIERCE ST
WEST PLAINS
MO  65775-2866

LITTLE RED FIREHOUSE PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE CENTER LLC



 

GIGER, KAYLA

Littlered.firehouse@outlook.com


ELAINE S COX

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

38

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

01/13/2026

12:09 PM

1:38 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506547515


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/11/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/08/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/04/2013
POLICIES 10/26/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/16/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/22/1993
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/22/1993
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/11/1994
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/30/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/05/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/04/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/07/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/07/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/22/1993
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/30/1993
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/06/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/30/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/06/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/03/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/29/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/29/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/29/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  9:15AM   11:15AM   1/2/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 5
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
5 23 MIXED Kayla Giger, Judy Smith, Krimson Saunders, Wanda O'Hora and Ashley Stien with 23 children ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old. This included 3-2-year-old children. The children were just finishing up lunch and were spliting in 3 groups for nap time.

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 observed surface area under red slide and balance beam, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/13/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, air plane, in play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by missing steering wheel and propeller needs to be replaced or covered to prevent stinging insects from building nest in the play piece.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/13/2026
Violation
Outdoor equipment, small slide/climber, in play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by broken plastic piece is sharp.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/13/2026
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
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7-25-25.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/13/2026
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