DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER OF THE OZARKS

000236499

(417) 829-0800

1545 E PYTHIAN ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-2139

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER OF THE OZARKS



 

STACYE, JEANETTE LEE

cvaughn@dcoonline.com

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

138

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 72 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/13/2025

2:09 PM

4:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498528628


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/23/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/21/1988
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/19/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/19/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/09/1993
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/09/1993
POLICIES 11/12/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/12/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/12/2013
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/14/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/15/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/12/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/19/2014
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/12/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/12/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/12/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/02/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/28/2025




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 31
Total Children 85
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jasmine Stephens and Nishaia Hahn with 4 children ages 3 months to 11 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Dyellen Wallace, Marisa Southard with 7 children ages 2 months to 11 months. Physical therapist, Chelsey Choate was also with this group.
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stephanie Bonavita, Gabriella Rogers and Diana Hungerford with 5 children ages 5 months to 11 months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Avery Esterline and Stephanie Ballard with 4 children ages 16 months to 18 months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kiyara Stubbs and Sarah Mahoney with 4 children ages 14 months to 22 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amy Sullinger and Weston Grayson with 5 children ages 12 months to 22 months.
2 15 MIXED Arecca Gonzales and Reggie Warren with 15 children ages 2-years-old to 2-years-old. This included 1-2-years-old child.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stephanie Lee, Pam Sweeten, Rachel Lankey, Charles Kinkade and Jeannie Crabbe not counting in staff/child ratio.
3 13 PRESCHOOL Tayia Reves, Imogen Weigand and Kinsey Bacon with 13 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old. Caregiver Creelynn Shoemake left the room on break.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Shannon Riley and Brittany Canady with 12 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Sophia Poludenygj and LaMonica Robinson with 5 children ages 2-years-old.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Alexis Andrus and Pamala Keen with 7 children ages 2-years-old.
2 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Laura Wise-Hilton and Inahya Gates with 4 children ages 2-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
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: cleaning products. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet in the activities 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
8/13/2025
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the fans in the classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the list in the 2 year old room was not visible as it was on the other side of the facility numbers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/13/2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 6 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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