DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LEARNING LODGE PRESCHOOL

002794561

(816) 554-4949

816 NW COMMERCE DR
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64086-9380

MCSKOOLZ LLC



 

DAUTENHAHN, MICHELLE LEE

DIRECTOR@LITTLELEARNINGLODGE.COM


PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/11/2026

9:30 AM

12:13 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2519682427


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/28/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/28/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/30/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 11/18/2019
APPLICATION 08/26/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/27/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/28/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/28/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/28/2019
POLICIES 10/28/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/28/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/27/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/27/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/27/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/27/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/27/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/05/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/23/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/11/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/11/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/11/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/03/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers age range 18 months - 23 months Staff: Bri Ross and Taylor Cook
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants age range 2 - 10 months Staff: Angel Fuller
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Wobbler room age range 12 - 13 months old Staff:; Angie Howie
1 10 MIXED PreK 4 & 5 year olds 5 children are 4 years old and 5 children are 5 years old Staff: Stacy Gorday
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Michelle LaPlant Assistant Director: Miranda Burton Director of Operations: CoCo Spears Chef: Cindy Ragatz Floater: Colin Wilson
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3 and 4 year olds Staff: Melissa Bayless
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Caroline Zhang

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the upstairs that is not child approved space was unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2026
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets were not covered in two classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2026
Violation
The ceilings located in the toddler classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by water stains were observed on one ceiling tile.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2026
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, 3 couch cushions, in the school age room was not in good condition as evidenced by tears in the cushion were observed on the cushions.
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
9/11/2026
Violation
Outdoor play equipment, 1 swing, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (F) states: Equipment with moving parts which might pinch or crush children's hands or fingers shall not be used unless the moving parts which pose a threat to children have guards or covers. 'S' hooks shall be pinched together to avoid catching children's skin or clothing.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sammi Pratt as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Sammi Pratt.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2026
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2026
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