DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MISS MARY KATE'S CHILDCARE, LLC

003084595

(573) 682-4852

889 E HIGHWAY 22
CENTRALIA
MO  65240-1149

MISS MARY KATE'S CHILDCARE, LLC

889 E HIGHWAY 22
CENTRALIA
MO  65240-1149

BENNETT, MARY

mary.catherineben@gmail.com


CYNTHIA D MADDOX

3 MONTHS - 8 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/06/2025

9:32 AM

10:17 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498104840


DocumentDocument-Date
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/23/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/03/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/06/2024
POLICIES 12/11/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/11/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/11/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/05/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/05/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/22/2024
APPLICATION 09/06/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/23/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/01/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/23/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/23/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/06/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/23/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/23/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/02/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/02/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/02/2025




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 5
Total Children 29
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Maddie Shelton and Hannah Brabata were the staff with the children in the I/T classroom. Children ranged in age from 3 months to 23 months of age.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Mary Kate Bennett and Ashley Ogeden were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 3 years to 5 years. Volunteer Grace Benson was also present in the classroom observing and doing teacher tasks.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Audrey Ricklefs was the staff outside with the children on the playground. All children were 2 years of age.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there was not protective plug covers in 3 outlets located in the corner area next to the books in the large classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/6/2025
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/6/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance