MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

Facility DVN
001525282

Phone
(417) 864-4997

Physical Address
552 N STEWART AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65802-2127

Owner
OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

Mailing Address
215 S BARNES AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65802-2204

Provider/Director
THOMPSON, SHAWNEL CHRISTENE

E-mail Address
kshinnbrown@oac.ac

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
ELAINE S COX

Age Range
BIRTH - 6 YEARS

Capacity
84

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
04/01/2024

Arrival Time
12:45 PM

Departure Time
1:46 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2467352280

Document	Document-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION	08/23/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST	11/01/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	02/24/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	11/01/2023
STAFF SHEET	11/01/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	09/20/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/28/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	09/20/2004
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	11/29/2000
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	11/29/2000
DAILY SCHEDULE	12/28/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	11/28/2000
SAMPLE FORMS	10/16/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/16/2000
POLICIES	09/10/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	09/10/2004
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	02/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	02/23/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	02/23/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	06/27/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	08/23/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 1

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 27

Total Children 50

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
3	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	McKenzie Cook, Elizabeth Skibo, and Sherena Blunt with 6 children ages 12 months to 34 months.
3	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Damrah Robinson, Chloe Moag and Lindey Palmer with 4 children ages 12 months to 31 months.
4	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Patricia Boyce, Roberta Jordan, Donna Applegate and Ricki Ramiez with 4 children age 4 months to 35 months.
7	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Shawnel Thompson, Brigette White, Ginger Bumgarner, Carrie Griffin, Jasmine Carr, TeJay Burns, and Caroline Narvoez not counting in staff/child ratio.
4	14	PRESCHOOL	Vince Leo, Nakiyah Hardy, Easton Sprague and Lachrisha Swanson with 14 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
3	10	PRESCHOOL	Cheyenne Addison, Kayla Talbert, and Logan Overturf with 10 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old. Practicum student, Sophie Goetz in this room, not counting in staff/child ratio.
3	12	PRESCHOOL	Kaley Wood, Stephanie Esterline and Rebecca Spies with 12 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.

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

Compliance

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 24 inches. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment. Correction Required Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Not Observed

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. —

Not Observed

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Not Observed