LITTLE STEPS BIG DREAMS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

5 CSR 25-400.085 — Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by bare ground in fall zones of merry-go-round, slide 4 person bouncer, and dome climber. Correction required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.095 — All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Outdoor equipment, allegator teeter tatter and rocking horses, in play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall have at least one assistant available.

The provider does not have an assistant available. Correction required: The provider shall name at least one assistant. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by broken board on 1/2 wall of porch enclosure exposing sharp edges, a nail and protruding screw. Exposed tree routs in play yard creating tripping hazards. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by broken board on 1/2 wall of porch enclosure exposing sharp edges, a nail and protruding screw. Exposed tree routs in play yard creating tripping hazards. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by bare ground in fall zones of merry-go-round, slide 4 person bouncer, and dome climber. Correction required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.095 — All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Outdoor equipment, allegator teeter tatter and rocking horses, in play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall have at least one assistant available.

The provider does not have an assistant available. Correction required: The provider shall name at least one assistant. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.

2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

2 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as neede

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Correction required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Christopher Davis, and Jennifer Darling. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Christopher Davis, and Jennifer Darling. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.

1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as neede

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Correction required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).