Little Bear Daycare
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2025-12-04 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/4/2025 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kaili Saxton and Mackenzie Shoop within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/4/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Mackenzie Shoop. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/4/2025 |
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| 2025-09-09 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kaili Saxton and Mackenzie Shoop within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: lotion and white out. The item(s) was/were located on top of a desk in reach of children. 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: 9/9/2025 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports Violation: one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 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: 9/9/2025 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports Violation: one child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 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: 9/9/2025 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports Violation: one child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 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: 9/9/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Mackenzie Shoop. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-03-07 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 8 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by 4 outlets did not have protective covers. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children. Correction Required: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/7/2025 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Arrangement of sleeping equipment was not met as evidenced by no aisle was provided on the long side of napping equipment. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 E states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two-foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain a two-foot (2') aisle as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/25/2024 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 9-30-2024. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School), revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/12/2024 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program Violation: Warm, running water was not adjacent to the diapering area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2 states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area. Correction Required: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/25/2024 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program Violation: Separation requirements of diapering/hand wash areas from food service were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was in the dining room where the children eat and next to the kitchen. Kaili stated that she had been changing diapers on the diaper table in the dining room and using the kitchen sink to wash her hands after diaper changes as it is the only sink within 8 feet. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 8 states: The diapering area and hand washing area shall be separate from any food service area and any food-related materials. Correction Required: Caregivers shall keep food items/supplies separate from diapering items. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/25/2024 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care Violation: The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was available for administering to a child, however there was no written permission on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time the medication may be given. Correction Required: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/6/2025 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care Violation: The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages. Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 3/7/2025 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care Violation: The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages. Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 3/7/2025 |
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| 2024-11-22 | POST LICENSING | 11 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. states: An individual cloth towel for each child or paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. If individual towels are used, they shall be laundered daily. Correction Required: The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/22/2024 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 cans of paint. The item(s) was/were located underneath the kitchen sink. 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: 11/22/2024 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by an extension cord was in reach of the children along with 2 vacuums with the cords pulled out. Also, there were 4 small chairs stacked on top of a table which the children could have pulled off onto themselves and gotten hurt. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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: 11/22/2024 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by one outlet did not have a protective cover. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children. Correction Required: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/22/2024 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Arrangement of sleeping equipment was not met as evidenced by no aisle was provided on the long side of napping equipment. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 E states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two-foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain a two-foot (2') aisle as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 9-30-2024. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School), revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program Violation: Separation requirements of diapering/hand wash areas from food service were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was in the dining room where the children eat and next to the kitchen. Kaili stated that she had been changing diapers on the diaper table in the dining room and using the kitchen sink to wash her hands after diaper changes as it is the only sink within 8 feet. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 8 states: The diapering area and hand washing area shall be separate from any food service area and any food-related materials. Correction Required: Caregivers shall keep food items/supplies separate from diapering items. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program Violation: Warm, running water was not adjacent to the diapering area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2 states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area. Correction Required: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care Violation: The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages. Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care Violation: The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages. Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care Violation: The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was available for administering to a child, however there was no written permission on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time the medication may be given. Correction Required: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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