Small Steps Preschool
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services lists this provider as LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM, so it does not hold a child care license. Providers in this category are exempt from state licensing requirements, which means they are not inspected or monitored the way licensed providers are. Ask the provider what oversight it does operate under, and check with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services before enrolling.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2025-12-05 | ANNUAL | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 2 child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends. Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/5/2025 |
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| 2025-10-24 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 3 child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address. Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 10/24/2025 |
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| 2024-12-06 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements Violation: A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by Jayden Tucker did not have a signed statement in her caregiver folder stating that she has read the rules of this chapter. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements (2) states: All caregivers shall review the rules of this chapter. Correction Required: All caregivers shall review the rules as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/6/2024 |
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| 2024-12-05 | ANNUAL | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures Violation: A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (D) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall file the Notice of Parental Responsibility form with the department annually during the month of August. Correction Required: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/5/2024 5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements Violation: A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by Jayden Tucker did not have a signed statement in her caregiver folder stating that she has read the rules of this chapter. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements (2) states: All caregivers shall review the rules of this chapter. Correction Required: All caregivers shall review the rules as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2023-12-08 | ANNUAL | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Equipment in the outdoor play area, the Orange and Blue Dump Truck, was not in good condition as evidenced by the top of the dump truck was cracked and had jagged edges. Children could become injured if picking up or playing with the truck. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely. Correction Required: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/8/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Equipment in the outdoor play area, the Red and Yellow Wagon Handle, was not in good condition as evidenced by the wagon handle was broken and cracked. Children are not able to pull the wagon by the handle. Children could become injured if attempting to play or use the handle due to the broken handle. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely. Correction Required: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/8/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Equipment in the outdoor play area, the White picnic table top and picnic table base, was not safely constructed as evidenced by the top of the picnic table was laying up on it's side next to the picnic table base. The white top had three screws that were over screwed into the table and were sticking out of the table top. Children had access to the table top, children could become injured from the screws sticking out of the table top. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely. Correction Required: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/8/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Equipment in the outdoor play area, the 3 pink shovels , was not free of sharp, loose or pointed parts as evidenced by two of the pink shovels were missing handles and one of the pink shovels was missing the shovel part. The shovels had sharp edges on the handles and scoops. Children can become injured from the sharp edges of the shovels if played with. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely. Correction Required: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/8/2023 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address. Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/8/2023 |
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| 2022-12-05 | ANNUAL | |
| 2022-02-04 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
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