DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A TOUCH OF NATURE QUALITY CHILD CARE, INC.

000853385

(417) 881-1111

1446 E LARK ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804-7315

A TOUCH OF NATURE QUALITY CHILD CARE, INC.



 

BRAGG, LESLIE DENISE

atonplus2@aol.com

Incorporated

MARI LOCKWOOD

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/04/2025

12:45 PM

1:07 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2498083027


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/27/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/01/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/27/1996
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/10/1996
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/27/1996
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/27/1996
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/27/1996
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/30/2014
APPLICATION 09/21/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/24/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/02/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/01/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/07/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/04/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 10 PRESCHOOL Trinity Frances in ratio with 10 children ages 3 years to 4 years old.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Danielle Stauffer and Qianju Zheng in ratio with 9 children ages 4 years to 5 years old.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Breanna Mackiewicz in ratio with 4 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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the grass and weeds along the fence is taller than 7 inches and needs to be well maintained.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fencing on the left side is leaning and becoming hazardous.
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
Submit Documentation

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 5. states: A caregiver shall remain in the room with preschool and school-age children while they are napping or sleeping and shall be able to see and hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken.
Correction Required
A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/4/2025
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