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

05/26/2026

8:30 AM

11:55 AM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2513933265


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 05/26/2026
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/22/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/26/2026
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/22/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/26/2026
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 05/11/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/26/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/02/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/26/2026
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/26/2026
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 13
Total Children 50
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Katelynn Smith and Kristen Jones with six children two months to twelve months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Baylee Alsup and Abby Locke with six children thirteen months to twenty-three months.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ashley Shores- Director/ LLC Manager Makenzie Medley- Assistant Director Elizabeth Waszkurak- Cook
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Amber Faire and Devon Balch with fifteen children four years of age to five years of age.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Malayna Cruz with seven children all three years of age.
1 9 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver, Emilee Keene with nine children five years of age to ten years of age.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers: Taylor Waszkurak and Adelynn Morgan with seven children all two years of age.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper Cream. The item(s) was/were located in a tote, located outside the bathroom door.
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
5/26/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: First Aid Kit and Hand Sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on a desk in the Orange 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
5/26/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the strip located at the bottom of the door was torn. In addition, there was one bolt that was exposed and not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/26/2026
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/26/2026
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
4/16/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the orange cord, located near the AC Units was not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/26/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Acid Reducer. The item(s) was/were located in a purse, located on the floor in the I/T 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
5/26/2026
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one camera cord, in the I/T Unit was 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
5/26/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
5/26/2026
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: Emilee Keene needs 7 clock hours 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
Emma Boyd, Christy Cruz, Malayna Cruz and Abby Locke 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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