DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER 4, LLC

002597042

(314) 972-1880

2154 N WATERFORD DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63033-2301

LITTLE STEPS PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER 4, LLC



 

BOXLEY, FRANCES ELIZABETH

littlesteps4@yahoo.com


VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 15 YEARS

93

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

02/17/2026

2:03 PM

2:44 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2508309466


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/08/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/14/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/04/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/03/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/03/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/19/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/04/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/04/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/04/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/05/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/18/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 01/04/2018
POLICIES 01/04/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/20/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/04/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/31/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/10/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/07/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/04/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/07/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/01/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/01/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   8/6/2025



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 8
Total Children 34
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tawana Chatman, teacher, was present with four children aged 21-months-old to 22-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tara Cook, teacher, was present with four children aged 9-months-old to 24-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kayla Thomas, teacher, and Frances Boxley, director, were present with no children in attendance
1 10 PRESCHOOL Aiyana Saunders, teacher, was present with ten children aged 4-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL Nakisha Yancey, teacher, was present with ten children aged 3-years-old
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Raven Jones, teacher, and Adrianna Cook, teacher, was present with six children all aged 2-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
Not Observed
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 door to the storage with school supplies, cleaning supplies in the 2-years-old classroom was opened and there were three large boxes with supplies blocking the door from being closed.
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
2/17/2026
Violation
The floors located in the Girls' bathroom in a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one tile is cracked and has a chipped corner. The tile is located upon entering in front of the sink..
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

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
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by six child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/17/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance