MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
THE GODDARD SCHOOL

Facility DVN
002138314

Phone
(636) 686-7277

Physical Address
1108 SULPHUR SPRING RD
MANCHESTER
MO 63021-3707

Owner
CHILDREN'S CHOICE EDUCATION, LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
HUELS, HOPE ANNE

E-mail Address
MANCHESTERMO@GODDARDSCHOOLS.COM

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
THERESA BROZ

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
257

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
32 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 56 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
07/10/2025

Arrival Time
9:20 AM

Departure Time
12:57 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2496591201

Document	Document-Date
SAMPLE FORMS	12/31/2009
POLICIES	12/31/2009
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	11/20/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	12/31/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	04/29/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE	12/31/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	12/31/2009
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	09/15/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	11/08/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	11/08/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	10/06/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	10/06/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	07/11/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	10/09/2019
APPLICATION	01/26/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	04/20/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	04/20/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	04/10/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	04/21/2021
STAFF SHEET	01/25/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	01/06/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	01/14/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	11/29/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	10/15/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	01/06/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	01/06/2025

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 31

Total Children 147

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Judy Bates, teacher, and Emma Roberts, teacher, were present with five children ages 3-months-old to 11-months-old
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Lydia Schjolberg, teacher, and Morgan Ouellette, teacher, were present with six children ages 15-months-old to 22-month-old
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jane Howell, teacher, Lakshmi Sirisha Kohakandla, teacher, were present with eight children ages 19-months-old to 23-months-old
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Norshell Willis, teacher, and Annelise Owens, teacher, were present with seven children ages 6-months-old to 12-months-old
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Samantha Jones, teacher, and Andrea McIntyre, teacher, were present with eight children ages 10-months-old to 16-months-old
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Carolyn Dixon, teacher, and Allie Johnson, teacher, were present with five children ages 14-months-old to 23-months-old
2	15	MIXED	Samantha Grimes, teacher, and Keeleigh Goeken, teacher, were present with fifteen children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old
2	12	MIXED	Highley Debert, teacher, and Lucy DiCarlo, teacher, were present with twelve children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old
2	9	MIXED	Alyssa Bryd, teacher, and Riley Gniadek, teacher, were present with nine children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Hope Huels, Director, Dominique Rodriguez, Assistant Director, Zoe Biermann, Owner, and Claudya Buckner, Director, was present with zero children
2	17	PRESCHOOL	Kelley Williams, teacher, and Kamryn Christensen, teacher, were present with seventeen children age 4-years-old
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Ellie Kappler, teacher, was present with ten children age 4-years-old
1	8	PRESCHOOL	Melissa Miesner, teacher, was present with eight children age 5-years-old
1	11	SCHOOL AGE	Nicole Greulich, teacher, were present with eleven children ages 5-years-old to 6-years-old
2	13	SCHOOL AGE	Jayla Moore, teacher, and Erin Dell, teacher, were present with thirteen children ages 6-years-old to 9-years-old
2	13	TWO YEAR OLDS	Rose Clear, teacher, and Victoria Tricamo, teacher, were present with thirteen children age 2-years-old

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Carolyn Dixon needs 4 hours,Carlie Pryor needs 1 hour, Claudia Schroeder needs 1.50 hours. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department. Correction Required Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date 7/10/2025

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children children , ages 10-months-old to 15-months-old, were cared for by one adult 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 7/10/2025

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Nicole Greulich and Kaitlin Holmes 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date 7/10/2025

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Compliance

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on July 9, 2025 a 10-month-old was left on the covered playground for 58 seconds. The 10-month-old was left outside in a bouncy chair outside. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision. Correction Required The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 7/10/2025

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for May Khouukaz and Tessa Miller. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date 4/9/2025
Violation Criminal background check results were not on file for Sarah Lane, Judy Bates, and Chloe Cross. 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 7/10/2025

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. —

Compliance

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Compliance