DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OZARK ACTION, INC.

000641907

(417) 778-7579

612 ANDREWS ST
ALTON
MO  65606

OZARK ACTION, INC.

RR 71 BOX 1007
ALTON
MO  65606-9701

MYERS, MICHELE

hs-ehsstateinspections@oaiwp.org

Incorporated

LESLEY WARREN

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

09/24/2025

9:42 AM

11:33 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2500881859


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/05/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/05/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/05/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/05/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/05/1995
POLICIES 06/05/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/05/1995
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/05/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/06/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/28/2018
APPLICATION 04/01/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/01/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/01/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/21/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/21/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/07/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/31/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/31/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/31/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/02/2025




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 5
Total Children 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Family Advocate Erica Adolphson, Cook/Sub Shelia Simpson and Director Michelle Myers Michelle was at the Thayer facility at the start of the inspection, but came back during the inspection.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Brenda Bettis and Hope Jude 3 years through 5 years old

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Shelia Simpson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the gate to the ramp leading the other building not being used was not up.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/24/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the playground was not well-maintained due to leaves throughout the playground, some areas were covered and not able to see the pea gravel. This is a hazard because the leaves could cover a hazard that can cause the child to trip and fall.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/24/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/24/2025
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