DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

000690097

(573) 887-6220

611 N MAIN ST
CHAFFEE
MO  63740

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION



 

KIRK, DEANN MICHELLE

dkirk@daeoc.com

Incorporated

TESSA SMITH

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

09/22/2025

10:55 AM

12:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2500650810


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/28/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/13/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/13/1996
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/12/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/22/1996
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/04/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/13/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/13/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/13/1996
POLICIES 01/13/1996
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/13/1996
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/06/2016
APPLICATION 02/15/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/03/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/03/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/12/2025




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 9
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE DeAnn Kirk, Director Brittany Whitlow, Family Advocate Tony Sloan, Maintenance Danni Jobe, Cook
2 13 PRESCHOOL Bridgette Minner & Cassie Eichorn, Caregivers 13 - 3-4 year olds
3 14 PRESCHOOL Casey Radford, Elaine Carroll, & Loretta Overby, Caregivers 14 - 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
There was evidence of insects in the hallway to the back classrooms and behind the weight scale in the back office (dead beetles).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/22/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wood fencing around the AC unit in between classroom A and B's exit was not in good condition. The wood has come loose from the lattice, making it unstable and at-risk for falling. There is also exposed nails and staples on the top left corner where the wood has broken off.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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