DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OZARK ACTION, INC.

001116072

(417) 256-8823

2027 CLARK AVE
WEST PLAINS
MO  65775-5144

OZARK ACTION, INC.



 

HAND, ALESHA FAY

HS-EHSstateinspections@oaiwp.org

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

140

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

04/02/2024

10:26 AM

1:07 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2467430420


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 08/30/1994
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/29/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/20/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/10/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/10/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/26/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/24/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/30/1994
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/30/1994
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/25/1997
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/08/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/17/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/03/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 03/11/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/21/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/02/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/01/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/11/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 13
Total Children 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Alesha Hand, Shawna Hammon, Samantha Collins, Keri Licon and Allyssa Vest not counting in staff/child ratio.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Debra Stowers and Melissa Collins with 15 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Melanie Parker and Teresa Collins with 13 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Jane Yount and Mia Harris with 15 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Shaina Tinsley and Jeannie Chapman with 17 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
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 3 uncovered outlets on a surge protector in Room D were uncovered.
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
4/2/2024
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
Outdoor equipment, little tykes slide climbing cube, in the small play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in plastic wall and crack on the plastic slide.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/2/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, large climbing and sliding structure, in the large play yard was unsafe as evidenced by uncovered hole on slide exit wall where hornets or other stinging insects could build nest.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/2/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/2/2024
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/2/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Teresa Collins and Alexis Calhoon.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/2/2024
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