DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A PLACE TO GROW CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

003057025

(573) 717-6221

101 S MAIN ST
KENNETT
MO  63857-3039

A PLACE TO GROW CHILDCARE CENTER LLC



 

WILKERSON, KAMESHA NATAVIA

ashleyp0995@icloud.com


MELISSA JILL SMITH

24 MONTHS - 13 YEARS

51

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

07/07/2025

9:00 AM

10:48 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2496370589


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/12/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/12/2024
APPLICATION 08/12/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/12/2024
POLICIES 08/12/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/12/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/28/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/30/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/27/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/27/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/26/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/27/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/27/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/27/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/30/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/30/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/30/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 11 MIXED Anihah Hill, junior aide (17 years old), Tanya Russell, caregiver with 11 children including children ages 3 years through 10 years
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ashley Parker, Directoer
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Tatiana Hernandez and Stacey Lowry, caregivers with 5 children, all two-year-olds

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a cut off cord that is approximately 3 feet long is attached to the wall by the food prep sink in the infant/toddler unit. The cord does not appear to belong to anything and is laying across the ground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/7/2025
Violation
The walls located between the first preschool room and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the sheetrock tape was peeling and pulling away from the wall exposing unfinished drywall.
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
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Compliance Date
7/7/2025
Violation
The walls located in the preschool room walking towards the school age room (1/2 door specifically) was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the gate was unfished wood and sheetrock. The sheetrock has exposed chalky surface at top of the gate.
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
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Compliance Date
7/7/2025
Violation
The floors located in the front school age room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a portion of flooring approximately 1-2" was missing against the wall. Concrete, unfinished flooring was exposed with dirt and debris present.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/7/2025
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/7/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the plan was observed only in the 2-3 year old room only.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/7/2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A Junior Aide, Anijah Hill, was not under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) 1. A. states: May count in staff/child ratio only if under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
Correction Required
Junior Aides counted in staff/child ratio must be under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/7/2025
Violation
A Junior Aide, Anijah Hill, was the sole caregiver for a group of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) 1. B. states: Shall not have the direct responsibility for a group of children as the sole caregiver.
Correction Required
Junior Aides shall not be the sole caregiver for a group of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/7/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children , ages 3 years through 7 years, were cared for by 1 Junior Aide caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/7/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Tanya Russell and Anijah Hill as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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

Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Tamara Hubbard, Tanya Russell and Anijah Hill.
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.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was a hot dog on a bun with chili and chips, and milk. There was no fruit or vegetable served..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/7/2025
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 Tanya Russell.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/7/2025
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