DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE BUTTERCUPS LLC

002924465

(573) 579-1595

2360 N HIGH ST SUITES 10-12
JACKSON
MO  63755-8932

LITTLE BUTTERCUPS LLC



 

SHORES, ASHLEY

littlebuttercupsdaycare@yahoo.com


JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

94

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

15 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/02/2026

8:46 AM

10:59 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2509094931


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 08/02/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/22/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/02/2025
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/02/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/22/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/02/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/22/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/01/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/22/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/26/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/02/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/02/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/01/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/02/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/06/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/22/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/25/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/02/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/01/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/01/2025
APPLICATION 08/11/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/03/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 28
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Katelynn Smith with four children seven months to ten months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Baylee Aslup and Elizabeth Waszkurak with five children nine months to seventeen months.
2 9 MIXED Caregivers: Devon Balch and Taylor Waszkurak with four children two years of age, four children three years of age and one child four years of age.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ashley Shores- Director/LLC Manager Kenzie Medley- Assistant Director/Cook
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Amber Faire with ten children three years of age to five years of age.

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the camera cords located in the Playroom and School-Age Room were not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet in the Two Year Old Room did not contain a protective outlet cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Advil, Pain Reliever, Allergy Medication, cough drops, batteries and hand sanitizer . The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer, located in the Infant/Toddler Unit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Balmex. The item(s) was/were located on a desk in the Two Year Old Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: multiple tubes of diaper cream . The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet, located in the School-Age bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one mop bucket with water was located towards the back of the Playroom and School-Age Room (near the restrooms).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
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
Furniture/equipment, two plastic totes , in in the Preschool Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the totes were cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, one plastic tote, in in the School- Age Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the totes were cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
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
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