DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LEARNERS SPECTRUM CENTER, INC.

002897450

(573) 218-9428

101 HYLER DR
FARMINGTON
MO  63640-2904

LITTLE LEARNERS SPECTRUM CENTER, INC.

101 HYLER DR
FARMINGTON
MO  63640-2904

ROYER, TONYA

asmith@tllspectrumcenter.com

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

149

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

44 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/13/2026

8:30 AM

10:51 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2518099416


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 12/04/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/13/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/31/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/17/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/17/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/17/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/06/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/30/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/17/2024
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/17/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/17/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/17/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/17/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/17/2024
POLICIES 01/17/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/25/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/24/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/24/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/25/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/13/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/24/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   9/30/2025
  6:30AM   7:30AM   9/30/2025



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 20
Total Children 102
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 1 Caregivers: Sierra Swan and Jessica Boley with six children three months to eleven months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 2 Caregivers: Deborah Bowen and Riley Hines with eight children thirteen months to sixteen months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 3 Caregivers: Colleen Bess and Grant Denby with children seventeen months to two years of age.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 4 Caregivers: Autumn Thomas and Janie Parks with four children twenty-one months to two years of age.
2 20 MIXED Sapling 2 Caregivers: Courtney Williams and Madison Williams with six children three years of age, nine children four years of age, four children five years of age and one child nine years of age.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ashley Smith- Board President Abigail Capone- Front Desk Manager Allison Griffard- Assistant Director/Designated Person in Charge Christy Fey- Cook Tamela Martin- Operations Manager
2 20 PRESCHOOL Sapling 1 Caregivers: Paige Petrie and Kheira Gilehrist with twenty children three years of age to four years of age. Note: RBT, Kristen Rogers was present and not counted in ratio.
2 20 SCHOOL AGE Sapling 3 Caregivers: Brittany Hafley and Mackenzie Bowen with twenty children five years of age to eight years of age. Note: Kelly Linck, RBT and Kathleen Noetzel, RBT were present and not counted in ratios.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Sprouts 2 Caregiver, Kloey Smith with eight children all two years of age.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Sprouts 2 Caregiver, Allison Edgy 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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a camera cord in Infant 2 and a camera cord in Infant 3 were 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
8/13/2026
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
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/13/2026
Violation
Stationary equipment, swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/13/2026
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