DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, LLC

002384245

(816) 443-2424

636 NW JEFFERSON ST
GRAIN VALLEY
MO  64029

BLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, LLC



 

ZEIKLE, TIFFANY A

TIFFANY@BLSECC.COM


JANA BARTON

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

86

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

38 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/10/2026

3:35 PM

4:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2509269536


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/08/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 01/03/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/25/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/25/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/15/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/15/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/12/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/12/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/14/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/13/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/13/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/11/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/03/2013
POLICIES 01/03/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/03/2013
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/12/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/19/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/19/2018
APPLICATION 10/23/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/08/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/10/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/14/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/02/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/02/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/02/2026




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 44
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 12-24 months with Braeden Snyder
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 8-17 months with Amanda Wise
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Tiffany Zeikle
3 21 PRESCHOOL 3s to 5s with Brooke Bell, Aliyah Gregg, and Summer Green outside on the playground
1 8 SCHOOL AGE with Danielle Stucker
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS with Victoria Bolten

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 floors located in the open area in the middle of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing rubber carpet strip.
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

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/10/2026
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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