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Little Steps Learning Center Llc

Higginsville, MO · Lafayette County
715 MAIN ST, Higginsville, MO 64037
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Quick Facts

Capacity
56 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (660) 584-8770
715 MAIN ST
Higginsville, MO 64037
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
002446400
License Holder
LITTLE STEPS LEARNING CENTER LLC
Licensed Since
2014
License Issued
Aug 27, 2024
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
ELLEN DONOHO
License Conditions: 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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LITTLE STEPS LEARNING CENTER LLC is a CHILD CARE CENTER in HIGGINSVILLE MO, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM. The provider also participates 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
2026-06-02 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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: 6/1/2026

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brittany Atherton, McKenna Koch, Chelsey Rankin, Aubrey Rider and Livea Whitbey.

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: 6/1/2026

2026-05-15 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brittany Atherton, McKenna Koch, Chelsey Rankin, Aubrey Rider and Livea Whitbey.

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

2025-12-04 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-10-23 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2025-06-05 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2025-05-12 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-11-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-05-14 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/14/2024

2024-05-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-11-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-05-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-05-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-10-17 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-10-12 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-05-27 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-01-10 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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