DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE TREEHOUSE

000310970

(417) 859-2981

220 S ELM ST
MARSHFIELD
MO  65706-1873

MARSHFIELD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.



 

HATHCOCK, JESSICA LEEANN

treehouse@417treehouse.org

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 15 YEARS

110

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

06/24/2025

2:00 PM

3:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2495728942


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/20/1988
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/01/1988
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/01/1988
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/01/1988
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/1988
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/12/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/08/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/08/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/08/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/18/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/18/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/18/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/18/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/18/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/18/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/12/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/25/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/17/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/19/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/19/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/19/2024




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 13
Total Children 44
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Megan Welch, Stormy Scott, and Kayli Smith with 6 children ages 5 months to 23 months.
2 5 MIXED Haley Jones and Isabella McDaniel with 5 children ages 4-years-old to 7-years-old
1 7 MIXED Katrina Coram with 7 children ages 4-years-old to 9-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jessica Hathcock, Lindsey Scott and Rebecca Lawrence not counting in staff/child ratio.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Amy Scott with 10 children ages 3-years-old.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Sondra Scott with 8 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Brooklyn Schaffer and Shian Cripps with 8 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. This included 5-2-year old children.

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
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that when CI Cox entered the classroom from the lighted hallway, CI Cox was unable to see the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 4. states: Artificial or natural lighting shall supply at least ten (10) footcandles of light throughout each room used for child care.
Correction Required
Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/24/2025
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
Outdoor equipment, storage shed, in play yard, accessible to the children was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by pieces of metal have been put around the bottom of the shed, the edges and corners of this metal is sharp.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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