DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS BIG DREAMS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002582852

(417) 718-8430

2405 W KEARNEY ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65803-2032

LITTLE STEPS BIG DREAMS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

DARLING, JENNIFER

naturegurl36@gmail.com


ANGEL DONSON

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

 
Inspection Information

07/29/2026

9:40 AM

10:59 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2517197908


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/27/2017
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/27/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/27/2017
POLICIES 09/27/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/27/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/27/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/27/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/03/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/27/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/20/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/25/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/02/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/02/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/02/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/09/2025




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 1
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 10 MIXED Jennifer Darling with 10 children. One child is 2 years old and nine children are ages 3-5 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located in the Livingroom/play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
7/29/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance