DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR THE YOUNG YEARS

000177919

(573) 334-1999

735 N CLARK ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

WHITEHEAD INVESTMENT COMPANY

PO BOX 679
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

NOLAN, ALEXIS ANN

csyyschool@gmail.com

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

160

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

09/03/2025

9:05 AM

1:52 PM

ANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

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DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/13/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/20/1986
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/25/1990
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/25/1990
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/11/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/17/1992
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/24/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/25/1990
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/25/1990
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/25/1990
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/26/1986
POLICIES 06/16/1992
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/25/1990
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/14/2016
STAFF SHEET 06/05/2018
APPLICATION 05/17/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/13/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/05/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/23/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/18/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/22/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/23/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 30
Total Children 132
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 3 Caregivers: Leticia Lopez, Storm Glastetter and Erin Hensley with eight children sixteen months to twenty-two months. Note: Robin Alsdorf, Speech Therapist was present and not counted in ratios.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 1 Caregivers: Karen Matthews and Carizma Fitzgerald with eight children two months to thirteen months.
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 2 Caregivers: Crystal Todd, Penny Newton and Natalie Moore with eight children five months to twenty-three months.
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Back Yellow Caregivers: Melissa Seabaugh, Bekka Bollinger and Autumn Beverage with eight kids sixteen months to twenty-two months.
2 15 MIXED Back Green Caregivers: Josie Steinmann, Ciara Butram and Audrey Coats with eleven children two years of age and four children three years of age. Note: Josie Steinmann left during the inspection.
2 8 MIXED Orange Caregivers: Teresa Tatum and Sami Miller with five children two years of age and three children three years of age.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Alexis Nolan- Director Julie Albertson- Curriculum Coordinator Dee Goodin- Maintenance Shelia Gartman- Office Manager Doni Green- Cook Kim Lawson was present and not counted in ratios. Kim was assisting Julie with curriculum.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Yellow Caregivers: Susie Keller and Alli Gartman with fourteen children four years of age to five years of age.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Green Caregivers: Maggie Swain and Kaitlyn Metje with seventeen children three years of age to five years of age.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Blue Room Caregivers: Kali Whitworth and Kaylyn Skaggs with fourteen children three years of age to five years of age.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Purple Caregivers: Amanda Berry and Caysie Rose with seventeen children three years of age to five years of age.
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Back Blue Caregivers: Jamie Wachter and Sarah Barnhart with fifteen children all two years of age.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by the facility is approved to have thirty-two children under two years of age. The facility was caring for thirty-five children under two years of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/3/2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the Back Red Room was measured and approved at 35 square feet for children two years of age and older. Facility was using this room for infants and toddlers .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (I) states: For facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided in the facility for each infant and toddler. Space occupied by napping equipment does not have to be deducted from usable floor space;
Correction Required
Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/3/2025
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 8 inches in height and 24 inches in width. This section of the fence was located in the new outdoor classroom and was at the bottom-right side of the fence.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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