DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPIRITED CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

002921977

(573) 717-9203

622 COTTONWOOD PLZ
KENNETT
MO  63857-2246

SPIRITED CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

BEAIRD, KRISTA

spiritedchildelc@gmail.com


TESSA SMITH

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

09/09/2025

9:25 AM

11:12 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2500087856


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/20/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/19/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/08/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/08/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/12/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/18/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/18/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/07/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/06/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/06/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/08/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/12/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/08/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/12/2022
POLICIES 07/08/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/12/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/07/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/16/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/26/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/26/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/09/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/26/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:15PM   9/16/2022



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 5
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 12 MIXED Kara Kelley, Caregiver Rachel Beaver, Caregiver 8 - 2 year olds 4 - 3 year olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Krista Beaird, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Heather Armstrong, Cook
1 10 PRESCHOOL MaKenzie Little, Caregiver 10 - 3-4 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 four box fans were located on the floor of the facility and accessible to children.
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
9/9/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hair spray, hydrogen peroxide, shampoo. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the Little Explorers room.
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
9/9/2025
Violation
The walls located in the Wild Flower (preschool) room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two areas of peeling paint located above the cots.
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
9/9/2025
Violation
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not emptied.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/9/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two double AA batteries. The item(s) was/were located in the hands and mouth of two children in the Little Explorers room.
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
9/9/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: four double AA batteries, four triple AAA batteries, a bottle of Nature's Bound Ashwaganda vitamins. The item(s) was/were located inside the tall unlocked cabinet, in a basket on the bottom shelf in the Wild Flower room.
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
9/9/2025
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Bethany Gassel.
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
Submit Documentation

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