DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

002191319

(573) 778-0083

1140 HERSCHEL BESS BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901

SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

PO BOX 6
WINONA
MO  65588-0006

ELLIS, JAIME GALE

SCMCAA@HOTMAIL.COM

Incorporated

LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 3 YEARS

72

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/23/2025

1:03 PM

3:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2500758698


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/05/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/05/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/05/2010
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/01/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/11/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/11/2014
POLICIES 12/11/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/30/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/05/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/05/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/11/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/08/2016
APPLICATION 07/01/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/12/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/06/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/09/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/06/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/06/2025




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 21
Total Children 48
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Mckenna Sandage and Jamie Walker 16 months through 20 months
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Catelin Goodwin, Elizabeth Lamb, Symphony Sumner 5 months through 2 years
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Heather Yarbrough and Madison Wiley 3 months through 21 months
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Taylor Bogie and Tonya Loafman 2 months through 14 months
2 8 MIXED Caregivers Sarah Hodgekiss and Dinorah 7 children aged 2 years old 1 child aged 3 years
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Jamie Ellis, Family Advocates Jessica Hillis and Kim Lewis and Cook Elizabeth Deffendall
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Lindsey Island and Cara Smith
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Cora Wiley and Chelsey Sung
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Lydia Ellsworth and Cailyn Dillion

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 a computer cord was plugged up and was unsecured.
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
9/23/2025
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 2 light table cords were unsecured in rooms 3 and 5.
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
9/23/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Elizabeth Deffendall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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