DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEGACY EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC

002978961

(417) 383-5055

1225 S ASH ST
BUFFALO
MO  65622-9327

LEGACY EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC



 

MURPHY, AMANDA SUZANNE

legacyacademybuffalo@gmail.com


KATHLEEN WILSON

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

52

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

04/08/2025

10:15 AM

1:20 PM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2490844399


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/23/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/18/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/18/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/18/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/23/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/23/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/17/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/17/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/14/2022
POLICIES 01/18/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/17/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/23/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/24/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/24/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/24/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 12/14/2022
APPLICATION 02/02/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/02/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/02/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/24/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/19/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/02/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/03/2025




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 7
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kaylene Clemmer and Emily Propst with seven children ages 5 - 12 months old.
1 10 MIXED Kayln Wilkey with ten children ages 2 - 3 years old ( including four 2 year olds).
1 10 MIXED Jolene Wilcox with ten children ages 2 - 3 years old ( including three 2 year olds).
1 10 MIXED Mylissa Carver with ten children ages 2 - 5 years old ( including one 2 year old).
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Present at the facility were owner Tiffany Hill and director Amanda Murphy floating between classrooms and administrative tasks.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 was not in good condition in that Fencing along one side of the playground has been removed for current construction.
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.

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Compliance Date
3/21/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kaylin Wilkey, Jolene Wilcox as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/27/2025
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Jacqueline Wiliams, Jolene Wilcox, .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

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Compliance Date
2/13/2025
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kayln Wilkey and Mylissa Carver.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

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Compliance Date
2/27/2025
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