DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TENDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #9

001136425

(314) 426-1500

9632 MIDLAND BLVD
OVERLAND
MO  63114-3334

LS&B INC.



 

DOTSON, JESSICA NICOLE

MIDTCLC9@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

RUTH, JACQUELINE J

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

91

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/24/2025

9:10 AM

11:47 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2497515758


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/18/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/23/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/23/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/24/1998
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/1998
POLICIES 06/22/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/26/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/1998
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/12/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/30/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/29/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/22/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/02/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/19/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/30/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/30/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/24/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/28/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/24/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/02/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/30/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   6/26/2006



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 13
Total Children 70
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Opal Winston, Camari Jackson, and Sharlye Redmond, present with eight children, ages 4-months-old to 17-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Alandria Moore, present with three children, ages 18-months-old to 20-months-old.
2 12 MIXED Caregivers, Nakeesia Thompson and Shana Proudie, present with 12 children, ages 2- to 3-years-old. Eight of the children were 2-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Jessica Dotson, and assistant director, Christina Thornton, present with no children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Kendra Smith, present with ten children, all age 3-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Jomia Cox, present with nine children, all age 4-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Courtney Simmons, present with nine children, ages 4- to 5-years-old.
2 19 SCHOOL AGE Caregivers, Chanel Cooper and Olivia Young, present with 19 children. ages 6- to 10-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream and Vaseline. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper change table in the 2-year-old classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
The walls located 2-year-old-classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by the vent cover had a thick layer of built-up dust and grime.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
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 the resilient material used is unapproved in that a climbing structure with a slide and swings was observed on the grass.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against a wall in the toddler classroom where the caregiver's back would be to the rest of the classroom. Additionally, the diapering table in the 2-year-old classroom was against a wall where the caregiver could not view the entire classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
The walls located 4-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard on the wall to the left of the teacher's desk was detached.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the infant classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
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
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
Compliance
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 older than five (5) years for Chanel Cooper and Courtney Simmons.
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

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sharlye Redmond.
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