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Little Giggles And Grins Daycare Center, Llc

Merriam Woods Village, MO · Taney County
OLD TRAIL RD, Merriam Woods Village, MO 65740
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (417) 302-2018
OLD TRAIL RD
Merriam Woods Village, MO 65740
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✓ Licensed FAMILY HOME
Active License
License Number
003071054
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Oct 28, 2024
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
ANGEL DONSON

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About the Provider

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LITTLE GIGGLES AND GRINS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC is a FAMILY HOME in MERRIAM WOODS VILLAGE MO, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-04-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-10-17 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-06-24 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the colored small fence has three wooden boards that have three small nails sticking out within children's reach.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/23/2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in kitchen evidenced by the fan has dust build up.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 9. states: The home shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/23/2025

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Amanda Aljets 12 clock hours. .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/9/2025

2025-04-16 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the colored small fence has three wooden boards that have three small nails sticking out within children's reach.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in kitchen evidenced by the fan has dust build up.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 9. states: The home shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by dog food was within children's reach was located in the kitchen.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (4) (F) states: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/16/2025

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Amanda Aljets 12 clock hours. .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-01-28 POST LICENSING No violations cited

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