DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BULL FROGS AND LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

000524329

(417) 588-2131

332 HARWOOD AVE
LEBANON
MO  65536-2318

BULL FROGS AND LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL



 

DAVIS, KAREN ANNE

bullfrogslittlefishes@gmail.com

Incorporated

MARI LOCKWOOD

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/21/2026

2:45 PM

4:41 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2513834861


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/29/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/21/2026
SAMPLE FORMS 12/07/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/01/2000
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/24/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/04/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/07/2002
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/24/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/13/2011
POLICIES 10/13/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/01/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/01/2000
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/01/2000
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/13/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/22/2000
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/09/1981
APPLICATION 03/11/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/11/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/21/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/21/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 4
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Angel Jester in ratio with 2 children ages 3 months to 1 year old.
2 13 MIXED Brigette Johnson and Karen Davis in ratio with 13 children ages 2 years to 5 years old. (Three- 2 year olds.)
1 15 SCHOOL AGE Lana Smith in ratio with 15 children ages 5 years to 11 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet all debts and obligations associated with operating a child care facility as evidenced by The facility did not meet all debts and obligations associated with operating a child care facility as evidenced by Director Karen Davis stated that she has not paid taxes, and is unable to submit the annual filing to the Missouri. During 1/22/2025 close supervision Karen Davis reported that she paid her last tax fees on 1/10/2025 and filed a request for Certificate of the Tax Clearance. During 2/3/2025 close supervision Karen Davis reported that she did not receive a Certificate of the Tax Clearance that was requested by her on 1/10/2025. On 1/31/2025 she resubmitted the request to Department of Revenue. CI suggested to a director to call Department of Revenue ( the call must be scheduled) and talk with them about her status with them. On 3/11/25 inspection Karen Davis reported that they had to pay $1320 towards the taxes they own to MO Department of Revenew. The check for $1320 was cleared on 2/28/25. By a report of Karen Davis she faxed another request for a Certificate of the Tax Clearance on 2/14/25 and 2/27/25 to Department of Revenue. CI Gerasimova asked Karen Davis to fax it during the 3/11/25 inspection. It has been faxed to the fax number stated on the form. CI Gerasimova suggested to also mail it to the address stated on the form . Director Karen Davis is asked to report to OOC that it was mailed -with the proof of it to be mailed by Friday 3/14/25. During 4/1/25 Close Supervision inspection a director Karen Davis reported that she still didn't hear anything from Department of Revenue. It was agreed that she will go online and schedule a phone call with a representative in Department of Revenue. She will ask them to email her a Certificate of the Tax Clearance and /or at least some kind of another proof that he balance is zero and she did pay all her taxes . Karen Davis is asked to report about scheduling the call interview on Friday 4/4/2025. During Annual Inspection on 5/7/2025 director Karen Davis notified CI Gerasimova that the email from Department and Revenue on May 1st , 2025 stating that her documents were received and will be processed in the order in was received within 5-7 business days. Karen Davis will call the number that was stated in email on Monday May 12th. During 6/18/2025 Close Supervision inspection Director Karen Davis reported that her tax clearance certificate was submitted to Secretary of State on June 6, 2025 as well as business filing and remission packet..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration (4) states: The person(s) or legal entity who owns a child care facility shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for group child care homes and child care centers.
Correction Required
The facility shall meet all financial obligations and maintain compliance with licensing rules.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
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

Violation
The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as canceled on Missouri Secretary of State's website.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the infant classroom has a fan that needs to be cleaned.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Angel Jester needs 1 clock hour for 2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Karen Davis needs 3.25 clock hours and Brigette Johnson needs 11.5 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Lana Smith and Angel Jester did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for food sanitation were not maintained as evidenced by the fridge labeled as the "main fridge" is not being kept clean, there is evidence of mold, and expired milk being kept inside this fridge.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (I) states: State or local rules, or both, governing food service sanitation shall be maintained in the storage, preparation and service of foods.
Correction Required
The facility shall follow state and local rules regarding food service sanitation.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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