DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BARNYARD BUDDIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

003049338

(660) 346-7562

266 HIGHWAY JJ
HUNTSVILLE
MO  65259-1200

BARNYARD BUDDIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

SMITH, DENA JEAN

barnyardbuddies24@gmail.com


AMY MITCHELL

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/21/2025

12:53 PM

2:16 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2487537424


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/29/2024
APPLICATION 07/09/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/08/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/21/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/10/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/08/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/04/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/06/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/06/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/25/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/25/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/17/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/17/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/08/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/17/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/17/2024
POLICIES 04/08/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/17/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/08/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/08/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/17/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 07/19/2024




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 6
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sierah Buckler with ages 6 weeks to 18 months
1 8 MIXED Kayla Martin with children ages 10 years - 2 years
2 7 MIXED Elizabeth Demay and Lindsey Trevino with children ages 2 years - 3 years
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Dena Smith Madison Wolfe

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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
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 there was 1 missing outlet cover in Kayla's room.
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
2/21/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes, diaper wipes, diaper cream, batteries, Lysol spray, air freshener, hand sanitizer, staple gun, and a straight edge razor blade. . The item(s) was/were located Preschool area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/21/2025
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
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/21/2025
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 12 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/21/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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