DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CIRCUS-CIRCUS DAY CARE CENTER, INC.

000276222

(417) 257-7603

1016 ST. LOUIS ST
WEST PLAINS
MO  65775

CIRCUS-CIRCUS DAY CARE CENTER, INC.



 

KIRKLAND, LISA MARIE

circusdaycare@gmail.com

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/23/2024

2:35 PM

4:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2469046365


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 04/27/1993
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/27/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/27/1993
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/27/1993
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/27/1993
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/27/1993
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/27/1993
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 02/01/1993
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/17/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/02/2005
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/19/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/15/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/20/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/12/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/08/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/23/1987
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/02/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/02/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/02/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/30/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/16/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/13/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   8/19/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 3
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 9 MIXED Kaitlin Lee and Wanda Keller with 9 children on the play yard ages 8 months to 4-years-old. This included 4 children under age 24 months.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Audrey Culver with 6 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old. One 3 year-old child observed in the bathroom near the door to the outdoor play area.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by CI Cox counted 6 children in the building and staff agreed with that number, then CI Cox counted 9 children on the play yard, and staff on the play yard agreed with this number, however neither group stated they were responsible for the 3 year old child in the bathroom. This bathroom is within a 1 ft of the back door which has a window and one staff person was at this backdoor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3. states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by as CI Cox was exiting the building to view the play yard, a 3 year old child was in the back bathroom next to the play yard door. There were 2 cargivers in the front of the building with 8 children, and one staff on play yard with 6 other children. The staff on the play yard had allowed the child to re-enter the building to use the restroom. CI Cox observed this staff sitting in a chair facing away from the building, watching the other children on the play yard. CI Cox re-entered the building to discuss this with the director, and on the way back outside, CI Cox noted that the staff on the play yard was sending another child into the building to use the bathroom. The staff person on the play yard stated the children had just woke up, CI Cox asked if she had all the the children use the bathroom before going outside, and was told no. It is highly recommended that all of the children use the bathroom after nap prior to going outside, unless there is an extra staff to supervise the children as they re-enter the bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/23/2024
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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