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Little Guppy Child Development Center
1078 BRYAN RD, O Fallon MO 63366-3400 · License #002861416 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Benning, Taylor Lauryn * Benning, Taylor Lauryn
- Phone
- (984) 241-0085
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 1078 BRYAN RD, O Fallon MO 63366-3400 · 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 170 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.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kayla Frech, Cayle Lagana, Rachel O'Grady, Taylor Benning, and Brooke Rogers within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kayla Frech, Cayle Lagana, Cyleigh Lagana, Rachel O'Grady, Sophia Peterson, Taylor Benning, Amya Randle, and Ashley Veit.
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Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by the screen was not in good repair in that in the Seahorse Class one broken screen was observed..
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fence around the HVAC units had gaps around the bottom exceeding 6 inches. The HVAC units had gaps in the fan screen wide enough that the children could stick their fingers into it. .
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Mariam Alhamid, Baylee Coulter, Mackenzie Mahan, and Jill Szzepanski 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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Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.042 · 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (A) states: The child care provider(s);
The name, address and telephone number of the child care provider(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
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The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that covers observed missing in the school-age class and the Starfish class..
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Floor Cleaner, Windex, and Clrox Spray. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.
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Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by the screen was not in good repair in that in the Seahorse Class one broken screen was observed..
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The walls located the Seahorse bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling baseboards.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fence around the HVAC units had gaps around the bottom exceeding 6 inches. The HVAC units had gaps in the fan screen wide enough that the children could stick their fingers into it. .
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The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was not posted.
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Brianna Kraml and Leslie Reichers did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Mariam Alhamid, Baylee Coulter, Mackenzie Mahan, and Jill Szzepanski 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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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 Jacob Benoit, Pauline Bernard, Diane Fischer,Tamara Saucier,and Ashley Veit.
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Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by the screen was not in good repair in that in the Seahorse Class one broken screen was observed..
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The walls located the Seahorse bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling baseboards.
- Violation
Brianna Kraml and Leslie Reichers did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Mariam Alhamid, Baylee Coulter, Mackenzie Mahan, and Jill Szzepanski as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- 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 Jacob Benoit, Pauline Bernard, Diane Fischer,Tamara Saucier,and Ashley Veit.
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The walls located in the sharks room on the right hand side wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard peeling back from wall.
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The walls located in the whales, seaturtles, sharks, stingrays was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint .
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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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured six inches.
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Furniture/equipment, storage cabinet , in front of the bathroom in the seahorse classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the particle board was dry rotting resulting in paint flaking .
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Furniture/equipment, cabinet drawers , in whales, dolphins, and stingrays classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by missing drawers, and chipping wood.
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Outdoor equipment, climber, in the preschool play ground was unsafe as evidenced by chipping paint, rusting sections causing sharp protruding metal edges .
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The walls located in the sharks room on the right hand side wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard peeling back from wall.
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The walls located in the whales, seaturtles, sharks, stingrays was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint .
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There was evidence of dirt/debris in the stingray classroom on the floor throughout the classroom.
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The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by netting underneath resilient material was exposed creating a tripping hazard. .
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The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by bare soil was observed under the swings .
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Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
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Furniture/equipment, storage cabinet , in front of the bathroom in the seahorse classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the particle board was dry rotting resulting in paint flaking .
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Furniture/equipment, cabinet drawers , in whales, dolphins, and stingrays classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by missing drawers, and chipping wood.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional eleven items in this category.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, climber, in the preschool play ground was unsafe as evidenced by chipping paint, rusting sections causing sharp protruding metal edges .
- Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Taylor Benning, Kelsey Dobler, Krysten Evans, Samantha Graham, Shayna Kerley, Clyeigh Lagana, Victoria Lambert, Rebecca Myers, Shannon Ponzar, Rhonda Smith, Yasmean Taha, Lisa Thiemann, Sydney Wolf, Sadie Kotsis, and Margaret Field
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A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Sadie Kotsis (12 hours for 2022) and Margaret Field (8 hours for 2022).
- Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Jacob Benoit, Sadie Kotsis, and Margaret Field .
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The ceilings located in the left hand side school age bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a water leak, leaving the ceiling a black residue with bubbling wall .
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The walls located in the School Age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the orange pillar had large areas of peeling paint.
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The walls located in the Pufferfish classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was an area of peeling paint on the blue wall .
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The walls located in the Jellyfish classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was an area of peeling paint on the orange wall.
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The walls located in the Dolphin classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a large area of peeling paint near the cot stack.
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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 (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 18, 2025 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 2, 2025 inspection noted: “Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by the screen was not in good repair in that in the Seahorse Class one broken screen was observed..” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error