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

04/09/2025

1:00 PM

2:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2490761173


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
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/18/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/17/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/30/2024

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: 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 4
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Carmella Pendergrass with 4 children ages 6 months to 23 months.
3 13 MIXED Lisa Kirkland, Jenaca Hensley and Rosella Yutzy with 13 children ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old. This included 1- 2-year-old child.

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 observed surface area under one of the swings, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/9/2025
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
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a six (6) months old child was covered with a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/9/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, blue tractor, in play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by one of the pedals is missing.
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
4/9/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, little tykes cozy coop , in play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by plastic gas cap has been pulled out exposing sharp edges accessible to the children.
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
4/9/2025
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
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
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