DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A STEP ABOVE, L.L.C.

001814924

(816) 532-3104

303 N US HIGHWAY 169
SMITHVILLE
MO  64089-9501

A STEP ABOVE, L.L.C.

704 QUINCY BLVD
SMITHVILLE
MO  64089-8614

BENTZ, LAURA ROSE

astepabove.smithville@gmail.com


KATIE EDDINS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

71

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/29/2026

10:34 AM

12:30 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2507434274


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 01/04/2005
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/14/2003
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/04/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/27/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/12/2005
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/04/2005
POLICIES 01/12/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/12/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/12/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/12/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/12/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/04/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/04/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/24/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/10/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/29/2017
APPLICATION 11/08/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/12/2005
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/07/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/29/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/29/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/29/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 13
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 10
Total Children 42
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver: Ashley Leblanc was present with four 1 year olds.
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Alexis Mattox, Desiana Hutabarat and Sophia Cox were present with eight children with one 1 year old and seven children under 12 months old.
2 15 MIXED Caregivers: Kaylee Dockter and Abby Anderson were present with fifteen children with nine 2 year olds and six 3 year olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers: Laura Dixon and Janet Worley were present with no children in attendance.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Amanda Simpson and Cheyenne Reece were present with fifteen 4-5 year olds.