DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DISCOVERY DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

003053323

(417) 988-5679

2872 S MEADOWBROOK AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-5925

EWP ENTERPRISE LLC



 

PILKINTON, MANDI KAY

Discoverydaycarepreschoolmo@gmail.com


ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

56

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/17/2025

1:00 PM

1:46 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2500459301


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/31/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/31/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/04/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/31/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/11/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/18/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/23/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/23/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/20/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/20/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/27/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/10/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/14/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/14/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/07/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/14/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/14/2025
APPLICATION 03/14/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/11/2025




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 10
Total Children 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Haylee Preston and Alisabeth Lanios with 8 children ages 3 months to 14 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Samantha Seelye and Avery Pilkinton with 7 children ages 16 months to 21 months.
1 8 MIXED Alexis Groom with 8 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. This included 5- 2-year-old children.
1 7 MIXED Alayna Givler with 7 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. This included 3-2-years-old children.
1 9 MIXED Alexa Baird with 9 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Mandi Pilkinton and Eric Pilkinton not counting in staff/child ratio.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Paris White with 10 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located next to the sink, with the staff's back to part of the room. This was during nap time and the diaper change table could not be moved back in the position it was agreed upon during the initial inspection would allow for full view of the classroom during diapering.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less 24 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, teetertotter , in play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by padding on one seat exposed, padding on one seat back was gone, along with the cover exposing the hard plastic seat back, the covering on the other seat and seat back is torn..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/5/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 1 children , ages 6-year-old, were cared for by 0 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Alayna Giver and Kaia Miller 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 25-500.122 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
9/5/2025
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: Kaia Miller and Haylee Prest.
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
9/5/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by the caregiver was present with napping children but was unable to see and hear all children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 5. states: A caregiver shall remain in the room with preschool and school-age children while they are napping or sleeping and shall be able to see and hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken.
Correction Required
A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver did not remain in close proximity to an ill child as evidenced by a 6-year-old child was observed alone in the director's office, this child was identified as the director's grandson, who was out of school due to illness, the child's mother and grandmother were giving other staff breaks, unknow how long the child was in the office alone.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (2) (H) states: The caregiver shall be in close proximity to the child until the parent(s) arrives. Close proximity means that a caregiver is close enough to hear any sounds a child might make that would indicate a need for assistance.
Correction Required
A caregiver shall remain close to an isolated ill child.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/17/2025
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