MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
LITTLE CARDINALS LEARNING CENTER

Facility DVN
002416246

Phone
(660) 433-2753

Physical Address
611 HIGH ST
TIPTON
MO 65081

Owner
EDWARDS, KRISSIE LYNN

Mailing Address
PO BOX 361
TIPTON
MO 65081-0361

Provider/Director
EDWARDS, KRISSIE LYNN

E-mail Address
littlecardinalslearningcenter@gmail.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
SHARLENE WHEATLEY

Age Range
BIRTH - 10 YEARS

Capacity
65

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
10 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
05/22/2025

Arrival Time
8:30 AM

Departure Time
11:28 AM

Notice
ANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
SUPPLEMENTAL

Inspection ID
2494789490

Document	Document-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	07/03/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	07/10/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	06/20/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	07/10/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	03/31/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	07/10/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	07/10/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	07/10/2013
POLICIES	07/15/2013
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES	07/10/2013
SAMPLE FORMS	07/10/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE	07/26/2013
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	05/21/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	07/10/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	07/10/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	10/29/2014
APPLICATION	06/14/2019
STAFF SHEET	06/14/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION	05/19/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	05/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	03/31/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	03/31/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	08/08/2024

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 9

Total Children 31

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Maggie Hentges and Brittany Doyle with six children ages 1 year old.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ruth Hill and Christina Gutierrez with six children ages 3 months - 1 year old.
1	6	MIXED	Tina Capestro with six children ages 2 - 3 years old (including five 2 year olds).
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Also present at the center is director Krissie Edwards preparing upcoming lunch meal.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Elizabeth May with ten children ages 3 years old.
2	3	TWO YEAR OLDS	Brylee Birdsong with three 3 year olds.

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 Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Compliance
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