DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

002838326

(573) 447-0131

4470 N HIGHWAY 763
COLUMBIA
MO  65202-1043

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

NICHOLS, JACQUELINE BEATRICE

director@papermoonelc.com


LU A GAINES

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/21/2025

7:40 AM

9:39 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2489550485


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/23/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/21/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/21/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/29/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/21/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/21/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/21/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/21/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/21/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/21/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/21/2020
POLICIES 07/21/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 07/21/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/21/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/21/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/07/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/07/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/21/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/17/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/27/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/27/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/27/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/29/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   8/5/2020



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 10
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kayln Thomas, Abigail Garcia, and Savannah Odoms with five children, 4months-12 months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Daija Treadway with four children, 16-23 months-old.
1 6 MIXED Caregiver Reaghan Crowley with three children, 4-years-old, and three children, 5-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Megan Barte, Amanda Brill and Director Jackie Nichols were present on premises.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Chloe Kauffman with eight children, 3-4 years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Gracie Perkins with seven children, all 2-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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured six inches and was located at the bottom of the exterior fence on the south end of the large playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the the door leading to the playground from the Neptunes classroom was obstructed in that a red trike with a teacher assist push handle was parked directly in front of the door..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/21/2025
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, the blue ride on car with a tall teacher assist handle, in the infant/toddler playground on the west end was not in good condition as evidenced by the white dashboard area was partially unattached and had several pieces broke out creating sharp edges..
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
3/21/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the green and blue teeter totter rocker, in the small playground on the north side was not free of loose parts as evidenced by the faded orange/red split seat was missing four screws, causing the split seat to move downward, creating a gap large enough for a child's hands and/or feet to become entrapped.
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
3/21/2025
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
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
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
Not Observed
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
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.
Compliance