DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BARNYARD BUDDIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

003049338

(660) 346-7562

266 HIGHWAY JJ
HUNTSVILLE
MO  65259-1200

BARNYARD BUDDIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

SMITH, DENA JEAN

barnyardbuddies24@gmail.com


AMY MITCHELL

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/12/2025

8:32 AM

10:13 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2497772796


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/08/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/21/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/10/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/08/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/04/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/29/2024
APPLICATION 07/09/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/25/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/25/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/17/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/17/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/08/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/23/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/17/2024
POLICIES 04/08/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/17/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/08/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/08/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/23/2025
SAMPLE FORMS 07/19/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/12/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/18/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/23/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 4
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Gabrielle Delana was in attendance with four children ages 7-months-old through 24-months-old.
1 8 MIXED Lyndzee Trevino was in attendance with eight children ages 2-years-old (six children were 2-years-old) through 3-years-old.
2 13 MIXED Dena Smith (director) and Kyleigh Bias were in attendance with 13 children ages 4-years-old through 9-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kyleigh Bias, Izza Demay, Caitlyn Smith, Dena Smith, Kaylin Smith and Lyndzee Trevino within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the HVAC unit closet was not shut or locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a buffalo bur (thistle) with thorns located in the outside play area under the blue umbrella on the right hand side of the playground in the corner.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The HVAC unit closet was accessible to children as evidenced by the doorknob was not locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (10) (D) states: The rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.087(10)(C)1.–5. Fire Safety shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.
Correction Required
Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
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
Izza Demay did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Izza Demay 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

Violation
A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by there was no health report completed for 1 child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (D) states: The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kaylin Smith.
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
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