DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID'S CORRAL CHILDCARE CENTER

000845714

(573) 686-2886

2337 N MAIN ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-2621

GARCIA, RONALYN MAE



 

VANCE, SHERRY LUANN

kcorral1@att.net


LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

137

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 2327 N MAIN ST, POPLAR BLUFF, MO; MAIN BUILDING 2337 (GREEN BARN): 103 CAPACITY, BIRTH-16 YEARS; BUILDING 2327 (GREEN BRICK): 25 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS-16 YEARS; BUILDING #3 (TAN SIDING): 24 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS-16 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 137 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 3 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

08/27/2025

9:35 AM

12:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2499394101


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/13/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/17/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/09/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/16/1997
POLICIES 01/16/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/16/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/16/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/16/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/16/1997
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/16/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/17/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/17/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2002
APPLICATION 10/18/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/31/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/01/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/08/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/30/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:30AM   12:30PM   11/2/2016
  3:30PM   4:30PM   11/2/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Quinesha Hill and James Halliburton 12 months through 22 months
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Crystal Champion and Ceara Lemons 4 months through 23 months
2 8 MIXED Caregivers April Baggett and Skyy Jackson 7- 2 year olds 1- 3 year old
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Sherry Vance, Assistant Director Kim Smith, Cook Amy Maneinas, Volunteers Coby Campbell and Ember Cowen and Caregiver/cleaner Stephanie Thurner.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Sapphira Halliburton 3 years through 5 years
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Dara Schaffer 9- 3 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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the computer cord in the grey school age building was unsecured.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet was not covered in the preschool room under the drawing board.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult pair of scissors. The item(s) was/were located in the drawer under the mini fridge in the I/T unit.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
The floors located by the sink in the green school age building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one tile was broken.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the ceiling air vent in the grey school age building.
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

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the hand sink 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
8/27/2025
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 2 fence boards on the 2 year old playground has come unattached in middle and has exposed 9 screws.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the playground for the school age children there is rug that has been buried under the dirt that is exposed and a hole next to the pvc pipe divider causing a tripping hazard.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there is bare soil showing in multiple areas next to the tires on the school age playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 cans of Rust-oleum spray paint. The item(s) was/were located by the front door of the green school age building.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 4 cans of Mega sized spray chalk. The item(s) was/were located in the corner of the grey school aged building.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 gallon of bleach, 2 gallon of Multipurpose cleaner almost empty. The item(s) was/were located under the sink and one the shelf on the right side of the grey school age building.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 can of Febreze air freshener, 1 1.75 quart bottle of multi purpose cleaner, hammer, pair of plyers, 4 screwdrivers, 1 screw and 3 bolts, and batteries. The item(s) was/were located on the counter and in the drawer by the sink on the left side of the grey school age building.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
The walls located in the boys bathroom in the grey school age building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a hole in the wall from the door knob.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
8/27/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the school age playground the walnuts from the tree that have fallen and are scattered on half the playground causing a tripping hazard.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the fall zone under and around the monkey bars on the school age playground has bare soil showing in multiple areas and are not covering the concrete anchors on side of the monkey bars.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is trash on half the school age 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
8/27/2025
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the teacher cabinet in the preschool room next to the girls bathroom was not locked.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the water hose on the I/T playground was laying on the ground and causing an entanglement hazard.
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
8/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 bottles of Swiffer wet jet cleaner. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the eating area.
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
8/27/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, bookshelf with doors, in the grey school age building was not in good condition as evidenced by one of the doors was off the hinges and leaning against the bookshelf.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, green dinosaur, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was 12 inches from the bridge on the preschool playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/27/2025
Violation
Furniture/equipment, pull out drawers to the right of the sink, in the grey school age building was not in good condition as evidenced by the top drawer and bottom drawer were not on the rails and could not be pulled out safely.
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
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
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