DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

002838326

(573) 447-0131

4470 N HIGHWAY 763
COLUMBIA
MO  65202-1043

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

NICHOLS, JACQUELINE BEATRICE

director@papermoonelc.com


CHRISTINA BRUCE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/21/2025

10:30 AM

2:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2499251863


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/23/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/21/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/21/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/29/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/21/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/21/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/21/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/21/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/21/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/21/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/21/2020
POLICIES 07/21/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 07/21/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/21/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/21/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/07/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/07/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/21/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/15/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/15/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/24/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/23/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/24/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   8/5/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 27
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 17
Total Children 52
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers D'Anne Schneider, Jordan Brenner, and Briana Lee in the Sparkles room with seven children, 12-19-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Amare Flowers and Daijha Treadway in Sunnies classroom with seven children, 14-23-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Madison Vogel and Kristen Thompson in the Twinkles room with five children, 3-9-months-old.
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Chloe Kauffman in the Saturns room with four children, 2-years-old, and four children, 3-years-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff on premises were director Jackie Nichols, Megan Barte, Amanda Brill, cook Haley Hatton, and caregiver Chloe Hart.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Angela Ramshead in the Neptunes classroom with eight children, all 4-years-old.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Grace Richardson in the Mercuries room with four children, all 3-years-old.
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Grace Perkins and Ellie Dunseith in the Stars classroom with thirteen children, all 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
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 on the east side playground, the top cross bar was hanging down, not in the brackets, and the chain link fencing was not securely attached .
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
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Briana Lee, who was hired on 8/21/2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Chloe Hart has a TB risk assessment form that is marked as "needs further evaluation".
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kristen Thompson (doctor did not date form) as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Discussion of the plan for providing for the care of the ill child was not completed as part of the admission process.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (C) states: Discussion of the plan for providing for the care of the ill child as required by 19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care;
Correction Required
The provider's admission procedure shall include plans for care of ill children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility does not have a plan for continued communication with the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (B) states: A plan for continuing communication between the child care provider and the parent(s);
Correction Required
The provider's admission procedure shall include plans for communication with parents.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Written permission was not on file for field trips.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by there was no enrollment form for Child B.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by there was no enrollment form on file for Child B.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 2. states: Information regarding a child's personal development, behavior patterns, habits and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Discussion of the plan for the care of the child when the provider is ill and care of school-age children on scheduled school closing days was not completed as part of the admission process.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (D) states: Discussion of the parental plan for providing for the care of the school-age child on scheduled days of school closings;
Correction Required
The provider's admission procedure shall include plans for care of school-age children on scheduled school closing days.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was observed to be in a specialized chair but this information was not documented and placed in the child's file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (3) (D) states: Any significant information learned from observing the child.
Correction Required
Significant observations of a child shall be noted in his/her file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include name of individual authorized to take the child from the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (E) states: Name of the individual(s) authorized to take the child from the facility;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include name, address and 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Child A child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by a completed child enrollment form was not on file for child B .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Elizabeth Snyder, Kaitlin D'Angelo, Grace Richardson and Briana Lee .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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