DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE DISCOVERY PLACE

000437941

(573) 634-3838

1448 AARON CT
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101-2863

THE DISCOVERY PLACE



 

WINTON, SHARON LYN

Sharonlynwinton@gmail.com

Incorporated

KATHLEEN WILSON

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/11/2025

12:40 PM

1:23 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498368131


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 11/27/2001
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/29/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/27/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/12/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/30/1991
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/01/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/27/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/30/1991
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/09/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/12/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/01/1982
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/22/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/01/1982
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/05/2018
APPLICATION 11/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 01/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/06/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/24/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/24/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/09/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/24/2025




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 7
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Joyce Stoaks with four children ages 12 - 16 months old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jennifer Hagenhoff with two children ages 3 - 6 months old at naptime.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Robin Roberts with three children ages 1 - 2 years old at naptime.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Pat Kirk with eight children ages 3 years old at naptime.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Sharon Winton with nine children ages 4 - 5 years old at naptime.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Larissa Haxton and Emily Hayes with five children age 2 years old at naptime.

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
Compliance
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: mop and bucket with cleaning solution. The item(s) was/were located in a bathroom adjoining R. Robert's classroom of 1-2 year olds..
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
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