DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LANGUAGE TREE

002359308

(573) 424-2517

2311 E WALNUT ST
COLUMBIA
MO  65201-6430

THE LANGUAGE TREE



 

ELAM, LESLIE ELIZABETH

information@languagetreeimmersion.com

Incorporated

CYNTHIA D MADDOX

24 MONTHS - 13 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

06/11/2025

9:00 AM

11:03 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2495040503


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/30/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/09/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/09/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/09/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/09/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/09/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/09/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/09/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/09/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/09/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/16/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/14/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/29/2015
POLICIES 07/09/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 07/09/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/16/2015
APPLICATION 02/25/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/04/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/12/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/29/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/12/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/17/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/29/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/29/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  12:00PM   1:00PM   7/16/2015



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 10
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 MIXED In the 5-8 group: Sophia Raines was the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 5 years to 7 1/2 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Leslie Elam (director) was also present for the inspection.
3 11 PRESCHOOL In the 3's group: Yessenia Richardson, Keira Cunningham and Lorena Gil were the staff with the children. All children were 3 years of age.
3 9 PRESCHOOL In the 4's group: Madison Balvanz, Daniela Gracia and Kazi Mafruha Islam were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 4 to 5 years.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS In the 2's group: Serena Goryl and Londynn Tesch were the staff with the children. All children were 2 years of age.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Madison Balvanz, Stephanie Crocker, Leslie Elam, Lorena Gil, Daniela Gracia, Sofija Lippmann, Virginie Peebler, Londynn Tesch, Tanith Frazier, Serena Gorly, Kazi Mafruha Islam, Sophia Raines, Yessenia Richardson and BP Anna Stine within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Sofija Lippmann
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sofija Lippmann.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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