DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ONE STEP AHEAD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, L.L.C.

001896097

(816) 364-5437

3712 PACIFIC ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64507-2258

ONE STEP AHEAD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, L.L.C.



 

COX, MISTY RENEE

tbrinton78@gmail.com


PATRICIA K LUCAS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

79

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

39 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/13/2026

11:56 AM

2:56 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506599608


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/13/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/21/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/13/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/02/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/13/2005
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/21/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/21/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/21/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/28/2013
APPLICATION 08/29/2018
STAFF SHEET 10/28/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/09/2022
POLICIES 08/09/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/20/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/22/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/06/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/22/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/22/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/20/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 15
Total Children 62
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Dehinver Lewin with four infants under the age of 12 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Katie Baschue and Reagon Violett with 6 children ages eighteen months to twenty-four months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers- Jasmine Underwood and Sarah Archdekin with 8 children one years of age to eighteen months.
2 12 MIXED Caregivers- Shaylyn Dawson and Jayln Sawyer with 12 children ages four and five years old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director- Misty Cox and Food Service- Susan Embry were present and were not counted in ratio.
4 20 PRESCHOOL Caregivers-Ashley Dery, Madison Foster, Molly Davis, and Ali Smith had 20 children ages three and four years old.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Michelle Fisher and Shawnee Churchill with 12 children that are two years old.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the bathroom in the 18-24 month old room, it was against the wall in the 2 year old room and in the 12-18 month old room. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/13/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ryann Armstrong needs .50 clock hours for 2025 and Cade Brinton needs 12 clock hours for 2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sarah Archdekin as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be 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
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