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

06/02/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2514284066


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: 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.

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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
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Compliance Date
5/27/2026
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
5/29/2026
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