DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER OF THE OZARKS

000236499

(417) 829-0800

1545 E PYTHIAN ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-2139

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER OF THE OZARKS



 

STACYE, JEANETTE LEE

cvaughn@dcoonline.com

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

138

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 72 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/06/2024

1:15 PM

4:41 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2463812837


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/23/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/21/1988
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/19/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/19/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/09/1993
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/09/1993
POLICIES 11/12/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/12/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/12/2013
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/14/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/15/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/12/2013
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/25/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/19/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/23/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/16/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/21/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/20/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/20/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 24
Total Children 80
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Dyellen Wallace with 1 child age 11 months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stephanie Denson with 3 children ages 6 months to 10 months. Volunteer Cora Gumucio with this group not counting in staff/child ratio.
2 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Emma Bell and Stephanie Bonovita with 2 children ages 4 months to 9 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Katelyn Lupardus and Ashley Durden with 8 children ages 12 months to 22 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rhonda Gabriel and Brittany Canady with 7 children ages 14 months to 20 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Joellen Bacon and Veronique Bell with 7 children ages 12 months to 23 months.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stephanie Lee, Pam Sweeten, Rachel Lankey and Charles KinKade not counting in staff/child ratio.
4 21 PRESCHOOL Trent Strickland, Ashely Gurley, Shannon Riley and Chancey Cason with 21 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Jennifer Wetzel, and Stephanie Ballard with 14 children ages 3-years-old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Shanna Johnson with 5- 2 year old children.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Pamela Keen and Amia Mosley with 7 - 2-year-old children.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Jornesha Shelton and Lamonica Robinson with 5- 2-year-old children.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one electrical outlet not covered in classroom 1.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/6/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the preschool play yard the corner of the concrete pad with a basket ball hoop is broken and the soil is eroding under this section creating a gap and exposed embedded sharp rocks in this area and also on the toddler play yard and the large preschool play yard. On the preschool play yard there is a putting green, the holes for the balls have standing water. On the preschool play yard there is a storage shed, there are gaps measuring over 3 1/2 inches on the east and west side of the shed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance