DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNITY ACADEMY, LLC

002540021

(573) 840-5082

1801 W MAUD ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-4005

UNITY ACADEMY, LLC



 

FOUST, BREANNA MARIE

UNITYACADEMY2015@GMAIL.COM


LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/20/2025

8:30 AM

10:40 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498886900


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/27/2015
POLICIES 06/25/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/27/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/27/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/25/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/24/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/06/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/06/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/06/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/06/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 07/28/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/06/2017
APPLICATION 05/14/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/07/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/06/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/20/2025




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 14
Total Children 59
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Katelyn Summers 9 months and 10 months
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Ciara Brown and Layla Tompkins 22 months through 2 years old Speech Pathologist with 1st Steps Natalie Belahunt
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Alexia Kimbro and Brittney Pennington 13 months through 21 months
1 7 MIXED Caregiver Audrey Belt 4- 2 year olds 3- 3 year olds 2 children came in during the inspection
1 5 MIXED Caregiver Emily Birdsong 1- 2 year old 4- 3 year olds
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Breanna Foust, Caregiver Hannah Humphreys, Cook Kimberly Powers
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Hayleigh Shouse and Peyton Lowery 14 - 3 years through 4 years old One child came in during the inspection
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Tori Hampton 3 year olds
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Kristina Brown 8 -2 year olds

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closet was unlocked.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/20/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 batteries and 2 pair of adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in the drawers under the sink in the main play space.
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
8/20/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the weed barrier was exposed in multiple areas on 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/20/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Ciara Brown as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a 2 year old child was left on the playground without supervision for 1 minute.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/20/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (1) (B) states: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
Correction Required
Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/20/2025
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