DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COUGAR DEN DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002360412

(573) 209-3333

25489 HERITAGE AVE
LEWISTOWN
MO  63452-2352

COUGAR DEN DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

STEGEMAN, SHERRY

cougardendaycare@marktwain.net


BETHANY DUCKWORTH

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/14/2025

11:53 AM

1:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2493267015


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/26/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/24/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/04/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/01/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/04/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/04/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/04/2012
POLICIES 10/04/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/06/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/22/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/01/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/14/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/08/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 10/04/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/07/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/07/2012
APPLICATION 07/07/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/07/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/22/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/17/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/08/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/03/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/24/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/08/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/08/2024




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 5
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Lisa Henderson. Age range 7 months through 18 months.
2 7 MIXED Staff: Lori Miller and Rachel Strange. Six 2 year old children. One 3 year old children.
1 9 MIXED Staff: Sherry Stegeman. Age range 4 year through 5 years.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Staff: Lini Brown. Age range 3 years through 4 years.

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the washer/dryer and storage room was unlocked and the children had access to inside.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/14/2025
Violation
The walls located in the upstairs preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint on the corner of the wall of the south preschool bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 5 inches on the west side of the outdoor play yard and 5 1/2 inches on the east side of the play yard CI Duckworth showed Lori Miller the places in the fence of concern.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by 3 pieces of plastic tie-down material was found. One was small enough to be a choking hazard. Two were large enough to be a strangulation hazard. Lini Brown removed pieces from play yard immediately.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/14/2025
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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 10 1/2 inches at the bottom of the fence on the south side of the play yard.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
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
Compliance
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
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance