DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

002621005

(417) 823-8117

3386 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-3928

MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

851 E CAMBRIDGE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-3703

PENROD, HEATHER L

mtlc@att.net


MARI LOCKWOOD

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/28/2025

3:10 PM

4:38 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2490105978


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/30/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/30/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/22/2016
POLICIES 11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/30/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 11/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/22/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/25/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/25/2011
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/30/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/23/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/30/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/05/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/20/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/20/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/08/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/23/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:00PM   4:00PM   11/22/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 12
Total Children 50
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tabitha Proctor in ratio with 3 children 3 months old to 6 months old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jenny Hampton in ratio with 3 children all age 1 year old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Heaven Peugh in ratio with 3 children all age 1 year old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Michaela Pappan in ratio with 2 children both age 16 months old.
4 24 MIXED Loren King, Brianna Bryant, Chloe McClennon, and Tyra Overman in ratio with 24 children ages 2 years to 5 years old. (8 children were 24 -36 months old)
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Heather Penrod and Ashley Walski not in ratio but within the childcare facility.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Desirea Silvas in ratio with 10 children ages 4 years to 6 years old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Ashley Marler in ratio with 5 children ages 3 years 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 24 children, ages 2-5 year olds , were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 24 children , ages 2-5 year old's with 8 of them 2 years old. , were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver worked when ill as evidenced by symptoms of having a viral respiratory condition.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (G) states: Staff or volunteers shall not work when ill if the health or well-being of children is endangered.
Correction Required
Staff or volunteers shall not work when ill, endangering the health or well-being of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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