DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE BLESSINGS LEARNING CENTER, LLC

003107373

(573) 614-7041

2 CORPORATE DR
DEXTER
MO  63841-9139

LITTLE BLESSINGS LEARNING CENTER, LLC

11429 NORTHVIEW DR
DEXTER
MO  63841-8962

PUTNAM, CRYSTAL DAWN

littleblessingslearningcntr@gmail.com


TESSA SMITH

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

36

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/14/2026

10:50 AM

11:21 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2511466877


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/08/2025
APPLICATION 02/25/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/28/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/28/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/28/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/28/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/28/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/26/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/31/2025
POLICIES 02/26/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/26/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/31/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/31/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/05/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/05/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/05/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/23/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/23/2026
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/05/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/27/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/09/2026
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/05/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/23/2026

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



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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 6
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mahkiya Voice & Mylaina Miller, Caregivers 5 - 4 month through 20 month olds
2 14 MIXED Brittany Cooley & Addison Lacy, Caregivers 4 - 2 year olds 10 - 3 through 4 year olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Liz Graves, Cook
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Misty Lacy, Caregiver 8 - 2 year olds

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/9/2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a sleeping infant, 4 months old, was swaddled using a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/14/2026
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed