DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JUST 4 KIDS LEARNING CENTER LLC.

003063296

(870) 926-1969

110 US HIGHWAY 61 N
HAYTI
MO  63851-1245

JUST 4 KIDS LEARNING CENTER LLC.



 

GOODLOW, WENDY ANN

J4kids2024@gmail.com


TESSA SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

43

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

6 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/14/2025

8:50 AM

12:00 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498619893


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/19/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/19/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/19/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/19/2024
POLICIES 07/19/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/25/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/14/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/14/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 14
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 Alice Brown - Cook Kala Stewart - Cook & Clean Bridget Page - Designated person in charge Iyunna Rogers - Caregiver Donald Peoples - Caregivers Wendy Goodlow, Director, arrived about 30 minutes into the inspection. At arrival there were 11 children, ages 2-12 years, including 1 two-year-old, At 9:30am all children went into unapproved space and additional children showed up to attend a "summer camp." Total count of children was 25.

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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the large cabinet in the infant toddler unit is not secured to the wall and is a tipping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children were in the licensed space at arrival. At 9:20 AM, all children were taken to the other side of the building for summer camp which is located in unapproved space. Bridget Page, designated person in charge, stated that children attend a "summer camp" on this side of the building daily from 9 AM to 1 PM. After summer camp is over, some children return to the daycare and some children leave the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Gain laundry detergent, Tide laundry detergent, 2 used/dirty mops, and a basket of soiled dishrags. The item(s) was/were located sitting on the ground and on a low shelf accessible to children in the hallway leading to the playground.
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
8/14/2025
Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2025
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the fence surrounding the air conditioning units was unconnected to the building and the pole was laying freely against the building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a pvc pipe located directly outside the fence to the right of the outdoor exit had water flowing out running into the playground. Wet toilet paper was surrounding the pipe, and what appeared to be raw sewage was surrounding the pipe (dirty water).
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the siding used to block access under the ramp had broken off and was laying under the ramp with sharp edges and exposed screws accessible to children.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by an unrolled water hose was laying on the ground. The hose was on and could not be shut off causing a pool of water to collect on the corner of the playground.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by approx. 30 folding chairs were being stored in the 2 year old room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the ramp to the play ground was obstructed in that there were 3 climbing tubes, hula hoops, and wires in the area of the swinging door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2025
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, diaper table, in the infant toddler unit was not in good condition as evidenced by the side of the table has peeling wood that has sharp edges and is not easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there were attendance records on file at the facility to show when the director is present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 25 children, ages 2 years through 12 years, 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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 3 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2025
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2025
Violation
An individual file was not kept for 22 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) . states: An individual file shall be kept to identify each child and enable the provider to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian of the child in an emergency.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no staff/volunteer attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2025
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2025
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