DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE CRAYON ACADEMY, LLC

002751900

(417) 326-0716

122 S JACKSON ST
MOUNTAIN VIEW
MO  65548-7410

THE CRAYON ACADEMY, LLC

5518 S KIMBROUGH AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65810-2730

SOUTHWORTH, CAITLYN NICOLE

HEATHERDEANN6@GMAIL.COM


ELAINE S COX

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/04/2025

12:00 PM

12:53 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2497921791


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/13/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/13/2019
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 02/13/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/15/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/04/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/15/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/15/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/25/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/19/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/27/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/27/2022
POLICIES 06/17/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/27/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/27/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/17/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/17/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 09/13/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/11/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/13/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/26/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/13/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/20/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   4/6/2020
  7:30AM   8:30AM   4/6/2020



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 4
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 25 MIXED Judy Mohesky, Codie Southworth, Kaylie Vandiver and Kimberly Smith with 25 children ages 2-years-old to 8 years-old. This included 3- 2-year-old children.

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Disinfectant Spray. The item(s) was/were located on a table height shelf in the back room.
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
8/4/2025
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 26 children, ages 2-years-old to 9-years-old in one area, were cared for by 5 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 25(on 8-4-25) children, ages 2-years-old to 8-years-old, were cared for by 4 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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