DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COX LEARNING CENTER SOUTH

000176607

(417) 269-6775

950 E PRIMROSE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-5256

LESTER E. COX MEDICAL CENTERS



 

DECKER, AMANDA GAYLE

KARRIE.RIDDER@COXHEALTH.COM

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

228

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

04/15/2025

4:33 PM

4:33 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2490645386


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/23/1985
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/06/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/13/1982
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/12/1987
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/20/1990
POLICIES 03/22/1990
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/28/1993
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/28/1993
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/31/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/25/1985
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/15/1985
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/21/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/11/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 04/11/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/11/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/16/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/31/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/04/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/06/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/14/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/04/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/08/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/1990

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:00PM   4:00PM   4/11/2018



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.

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
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not serve nourishing foods as specified by his/her parent in the written diet plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (A) states: The provider shall serve nourishing foods appropriate for the infant's nutritional requirements and developmental stages as specified by his/her parent(s) in a written diet plan.
Correction Required
A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2025
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that another child's breast milk was served to the child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.
Correction Required
A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2025
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