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

09/18/2025

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N/A

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2500541172


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: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
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
9/18/2025
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
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
9/18/2025
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