DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS BIG DREAMS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002582852

(417) 718-8430

2405 W KEARNEY ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65803-2032

LITTLE STEPS BIG DREAMS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

DARLING, JENNIFER

naturegurl36@gmail.com


ELAINE S COX

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

 
Inspection Information

03/13/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2508989538


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/25/2025
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/27/2017
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/27/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/27/2017
POLICIES 09/27/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/27/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/27/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/27/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/03/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/27/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/20/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/02/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/02/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/02/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/09/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by broken board on 1/2 wall of porch enclosure exposing sharp edges, a nail and protruding screw. Exposed tree routs in play yard creating tripping hazards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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
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Compliance Date
3/10/2026
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by bare ground in fall zones of merry-go-round, slide 4 person bouncer, and dome climber.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 9. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/10/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, allegator teeter tatter and rocking horses, in play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/9/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider does not have an assistant available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (A) states: The provider shall have at least one assistant available.
Correction Required
The provider shall name at least one assistant.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/13/2026
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance