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Little Steps Preschool And Learning Center 3,Llc
15444 NEW HALLS FERRY RD, Florissant MO 63031 · License #002232533 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Smith-Adams, Stephanie * Smith-Adams, Stephanie
- Phone
- (314) 838-4164
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 15444 NEW HALLS FERRY RD, Florissant MO 63031 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Licensed for 99 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
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The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Marston Blackmon, Michael Adams Sr., Frances Boxley, Michael Adams Jr. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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The walls located in the front classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is excessive area with peeling gray paint on the doors of the gray storage cabinet to the left of the entrance .
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Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in the older I/T classroom.
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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.
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Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
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Outdoor equipment, red and blue merry-go-cycle, black and yellow duck spring rider, blue climber, commercial play structure with slides, red monkey bars, yellow duck spring rider, red bunny spring rider, in the playground to the left of the entrance, the big open playground, the playground to the right of the entrance was not in good condition as evidenced by there are areas with peeling red and blue paint, the handrails and sides of play structure with slides has chipping red and blue paint, there are areas of peeling red paint on monkey bars structure, the yellow duck and the red bunny on the playground to the right of the entrance have chipping paint.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (H) states: Exposed bolts and screws shall be recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Outdoor play equipment, the art board on the big open playground, was not safe as evidenced by exposed bolts or screws were not recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
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The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Crystal Brown, who was hired on 01/12/2025.
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The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Michael Adams needs 10.75 clock hours, and Michael Adams Jr. needs 9.25 clock hours .
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Dominique Lee, Kanesha Wiley as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Dominique Lee, Kanesha Wiley.
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The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
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The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
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5 CSR 25-600.020 · 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: 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 Jackline Adamu, Michael Adams Jr..
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Criminal background check results were not on file for Crystal Brown.
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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 one of the posts is detached from the ground, the section of fence is leaning on the side, approximately 6ft long.
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The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Janice Jones, Kanesha Wiley, Janika Foster, who was hired on unknown date of hire.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Janice Jones, Kanesha Wiley, Janika Foster.
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Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the facility has a different double wall oven from the one indicated in the approved variance .
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The walls located in the School-Age Classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the corner to the right from the entrance has a chipped yellow paint and some missing spackling exposing drywall.
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Furniture/equipment, one pack-n'-play to the right from the entrance, in in the older I/T classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by it had a large hole in the mesh side of pack-n'-play..
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Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that eight mattresses had holes and cracks in them exposing foam.
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A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Chandra Sayles
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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: Michael Adams Jr. needs 5.25 clock hours, Michael Adams needs 4.75 clock hours, Destany Anderson needs 1.5 clock hours, .
- Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Jackline Adamu.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Gabrielle Jefferson as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
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A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Gabrielle Jefferson .
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Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
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The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child did not have an authorization for emergency care on file.
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5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Four child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
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One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Two child(ren) records did not include home address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Five child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
One child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
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5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Two child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
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5 CSR 25-600.020 · 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: 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 Stephanie Smith-Adams.
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The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the front School-Age classroom has one plate with a crack located on the wall above the table.
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The walls located in the back School-Age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is an area with a peeling yellow paint next to the closet door.
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Mikyah Cooper did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
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Criminal background check results were not on file for Gabrielle Jefferson, and Faith Curtis.
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5 CSR 25-500.090 · 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: lysol and plastic bags. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet in the I/T classroom in which a child was observed opening the cabinet.
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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 gate that separates the I/T playground from the older children playground was detached and leaning on the fence.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a protruding nail in the wood barrier divider in the I/T playspace and in the larger play space, the tree roots are protruding under the slide posing a tripping hazard.
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The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no potty chair/junior commode/adaptor seat provided.
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The smoke detector was beeping in the preschool classroom.
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The facility's list of emergency numbers that are posted do not include the numbers for the radio station.
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The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.
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5 CSR 25-500.090 · 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
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Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
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Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. A. states: Blocks, construction and transportation toys;
The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, construction and transportations toys. The facility needed an additional 3 items in this category.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. F. states: Music and rhythm activities;
The facility did not meet requirements for music and rhythm activities. The facility needed an additional 15 items in this category.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. H. states: Science activities or sensory experiences.
The facility did not meet requirements for science activities and sensory experiences. The facility needed an additional 7 items in this category.
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Damon Batchman and J'Nija Nashville did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
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Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Stephanie Adams.
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The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Michael Adams Sr, need 12 clock hours, Michael Adams Jr need 12 clock hours, Evelyn Summerville need 1 clock hour, Destany Anderson need 1 clock hour, J'Nija Nashville need 8 clock hours, Damon Batchman need 5 clock hours.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Destany Anderson as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Chandra Sayles.
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Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical exam for Rickera Thomas did not have the 'yes' or 'no' box checked.
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The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that 2 children did not have a written diet plan.
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One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Two child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
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One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
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Criminal background check results were not on file for Damon Batchman.
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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.
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Furniture/equipment, the round table, in the preschool room was unsafe as evidenced by due to the table missing two rounds seats, the metal material is exposed and has pointer edges that can cause an injury if a child walks into it on accident.
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Criminal background check results were not on file for Gerald Yates.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 12, 2026 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 8, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 9, 2025 inspection noted: “Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the facility has a different double wall oven from the one indicated in the approved variance .” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error