DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A CREATIVE START LEARNING CENTER

002128067

(417) 882-1344

1439 E LARK ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804-7330

E-C DAYCARES, LLC



 

GLOSSIP, JESSICA

creativestart_lark@yahoo.com


MARI LOCKWOOD

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

87

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

47 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 31 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/28/2025

12:25 PM

12:50 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2497653778


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/28/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/29/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/29/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/29/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/29/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/29/2008
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/05/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/05/2013
POLICIES 11/05/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/29/2008
STAFF SHEET 05/22/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/17/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/17/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/17/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/17/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/15/2008
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/02/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/02/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/02/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/07/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/26/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:00PM   9/14/2018
  7:30AM   8:15AM   9/14/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 13
Total Children 58
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Harjinder Kaur and Crystal Lakes in ratio with 7 children ages 1 year to 2 years old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Carrie Owneill in ratio with 4 children ages 6 months to 1 year old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Alesia King, Sean Glossip, Sarbjit Kaur, Gina Rojas, and Emily Perryman not in ratio but within the childcare facility.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Sarah Denning in ratio with 10 children ages 3 years to 4 years old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Alyssa Griffith in ratio with 10 children ages 3 years to 4 years old.
2 20 SCHOOL AGE Nung Zing and Delainey Edwards in ratio with 20 children ages 5 years to 11 years old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Marissa Denning in ratio with 7 children all age 2 years old.

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 facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/28/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/28/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
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