DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHEAST LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL OF PERRYVILLE, LLC

003010137

(573) 987-3451

10 HENRIETTA LN
PERRYVILLE
MO  63775-1222

SOUTHEAST LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL OF PERRYVILLE, LLC

661 W INDEPENDENCE ST
JACKSON
MO  63755-1882

WHITTAKER, SARA

perryville@southeastlittlelearners.com


MELISSA JILL SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

37

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/04/2026

9:57 AM

11:02 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2514725715


DocumentDocument-Date
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/31/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/28/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/04/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/26/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/26/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/04/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/08/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/04/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/04/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/26/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/26/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/26/2023
APPLICATION 11/21/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/04/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/04/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/30/2025




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 9
Total Children 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Rebecca Stueve and Christina Kannenberg with seven children seven months to twenty-three months.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Hannah Svehla- Cook Bailey Brewer- Assistant Director Sara Whittaker- Director
3 11 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Hailey Hutson, Cindy Wilkes and Sage Brewer with eleven children three years of age to five years of age.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Grace Pecaut with eight children all two years of age.

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
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.
Correction Required
Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/4/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, diaper pad, in the I/T Unit was not in good condition as evidenced by it was torn in two areas.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/4/2026
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.
Correction Required
Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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