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Little Steps Preschool And Learning Center 4, Llc
2154 N WATERFORD DR, Florissant MO 63033-2301 · License #002597042 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Boxley, Frances Elizabeth * Boxley, Frances Elizabeth
- Phone
- (314) 972-1880
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 2154 N WATERFORD DR, Florissant MO 63033-2301 · 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 93 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
The floors located in the Girls' bathroom in a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one tile is cracked and has a chipped corner. The tile is located upon entering in front of the sink..
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Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 6-months-old to 12-months-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
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5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the storage with school supplies, cleaning supplies in the 2-years-old classroom was opened and there were three large boxes with supplies blocking the door from being closed.
- Violation
The floors located in the Girls' bathroom in a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one tile is cracked and has a chipped corner. The tile is located upon entering in front of the sink..
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The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by six child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
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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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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 mattrasses have cracks.
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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: Aphrika Dease,Tara Cook
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Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Ronneka Foster.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aphrika Dease 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: Aphrika Dease.
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The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child's enrollment form did not have the authorization for emergency care.
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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;
One child(ren) records did not include child's address.
- Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
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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;
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
- Violation
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 Roneka Foster.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Tara Cook.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by the staff sheet should be updated in that one staff member should be deleted and one staff member should be added .
- Violation
The floors located under the sink in the corner in the School-Age classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by there is a dried brown like substance on the floor .
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The walls located in the School-Age classroom on a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is opening in the wall under the sink with exposed pipes. The opening measured 4''. .
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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 there are three mattresses with holes in I/T classroom.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the rug in the PS classroom and in the School-Age classroom look worn out, with faded colors and built up dirt.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aiyana Saunders 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: Aiyana Saunders, Jaydan Burks.
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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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Two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Aphrica Dease.
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5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by the staff sheet should be updated in that one staff member should be deleted and one staff member should be added .
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there is an unlocked deep freezer in the storage room within 2-years-old classroom space. During the inspection the door to the storage was wide opened.
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5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the room with furnace was unlocked.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach bottle, Lysol Disinfectant Spray cans. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked cabinet in 2-years-old classroom, in the cabinet under the sink in the I/T classroom, in the Girls Bathroom on a lower level.
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The walls located in the School-Age classroom on a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is opening in the wall under the sink with exposed pipes. The opening measured 4''. .
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The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
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The floors located under the sink in the corner in the School-Age classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by there is a dried brown like substance on the floor .
- Violation
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 there are three mattresses with holes in I/T classroom.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the rug in the PS classroom and in the School-Age classroom look worn out, with faded colors and built up dirt.
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Outdoor equipment, the swing, in the Playground was unsafe as evidenced by one of the chains for the swing was detached allowing the swing hanging on one side only.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aiyana Saunders 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: Aiyana Saunders, Jaydan Burks.
- Violation
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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Two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
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 Aphrica Dease.
- Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there were multiple outlet covers missing throughout the entire building .
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5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there was a flickering light in the I/T unit.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the closet in the 2-years-old classroom was opened.
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The walls located in the Boy's bathroom on a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is an area with missing tiles, and exposed pipes to the left from the bathroom door.
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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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Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
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Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
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The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically 2-years-old, and one I/T classroom.
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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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The walls located in the basement was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint on the yellow walls and there was a white like substance that could not be easily cleaned.
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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 there was broken slats, unsecured slats, fencing detaching in certain areas.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were weeds growing through the mulch.
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The walls located in the girls restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint on the pink entry door.
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Outdoor equipment, the red bike, in the outdoor play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by the seat on the bike has a large hole in it.
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Furniture/equipment, the wooden shelving, in the basement classroom space was not in good condition as evidenced by the shelving is not secure.
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Furniture/equipment, the pack and play, in the toddler unit was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a hole in the netting of the pack and play.
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6 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.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 29, 2026 inspection noted: “The floors located in the Girls' bathroom in a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one tile is cracked and has a chipped corner. The tile…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 17, 2026 inspection noted: “Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the storage with school supplies, cleaning supplies in the 2-years-old classroom was…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 5, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error