DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MORNING STAR DAY CARE AND PRESCHOOL

000651816

(417) 725-1043

113 W MT VERNON
NIXA
MO  65714

NIXA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

PO BOX 409
NIXA
MO  65714-0409

BRALEY, SABRINA RENEA; TAYLOR, MIRANDA S

office@morningstar.academy


ANGEL DONSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

120

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/04/2025

9:30 AM

1:09 PM

ANNOUNCED

ANNUAL

2499816218


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/02/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/23/2025
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 09/04/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 13
Total Children 42
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Michaela Pappan with four children age 1 year old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Linda Baird and Melodi Orahood with six children age 1 year old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Brooklyn Barnhart and Kaylyn Doyle with seven children ages 3-11 months old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Sarah Myers was present in the building (on break).
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Elizabeth Hahn (cook) and Elizabeth David were present in the building.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Marisela Popesku with nine children ages 3-4 years old.
1 2 PRESCHOOL Madelyn Watson with two children age 3 years old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Natalie Elkins with six children ages 4-5 years old.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Delaney Bettinger and Ashley Zickefoose with eight children age 2 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (D) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall file the Notice of Parental Responsibility form with the department annually during the month of August.
Correction Required
The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/4/2025
5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Linda Baird and Marisela Popesku 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 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.060 Responsibilities of Caregivers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) states: Fire and tornado drills shall be conducted at least every three (3) months and shall include all children in care. Unscheduled drills shall be held at the discretion of the state fire marshal or department. Each fire drill shall include a complete evacuation of all persons from the building.
Correction Required
Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) states: Fire and tornado drills shall be conducted at least every three (3) months and shall include all children in care. Unscheduled drills shall be held at the discretion of the state fire marshal or department. Each fire drill shall include a complete evacuation of all persons from the building.
Correction Required
Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: untied plastic bags and a personal purse. The item(s) was/were located the preschool classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/4/2025
Violation
The walls located in two I/T classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.
Correction Required
An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/4/2025
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C) states: Full name, address and phone number of a friend or relative who might be reached in an emergency when a parent, guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.
Correction Required
An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/4/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.201. Definitions. — As used in sections 210.201 to 210.257, the following terms mean:
Compliance
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.
Compliance
RSMo 210.255 Religious organizations operating facility in violation, procedure - noncompliance after notice, prosecutor may act or attorney general.
Compliance
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance