DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, IMPERIAL

002639158

(636) 296-4448

2862 SECKMAN RD
IMPERIAL
MO  63052-1941

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC



 

SULLIVAN, NATALIE D

DIRECTOR.IMPERIAL@CADENCE-ACADEMY.COM


BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/30/2025

9:55 AM

10:51 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2501165262


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/06/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/06/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/03/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/06/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/06/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/21/2017
POLICIES 02/06/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 02/06/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/06/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/19/2017
APPLICATION 12/17/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 02/11/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/01/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/07/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/26/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/10/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/07/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/25/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/25/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/07/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/05/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/28/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/07/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/07/2025




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 17
Total Children 65
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristina Heckethorn & Renee Becker, Caregivers 8 - 4-8 Month Olds
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stacy Stringer & Kim Schomaker, Caregivers 6 - 15-18 Month Olds
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amy Williams & Clara Hart, Caregivers 5 - 11-14 Month Olds
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Denise Mordis & Lauren Rositz, Caregivers 8 - 21-23 Month Olds
1 8 MIXED Elizabeth Howard, Caregiver 1 - 2 Year Old 7 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 7 MIXED Bre Williams, Caregiver 2 - 2 Year Olds 5 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jennifer Porter, Cook
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Natalie Sullivan, Director Angie Bennett, Assistant Director
2 12 PRESCHOOL Marisa Hager & Julie Griffin, Caregivers 12 - 4 & 5 Year Olds
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Kiley Erwin & Caydence Henke, Caregivers 11 - 2 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
The floors located in the Fireflies Room, specifically in the bathroom located on the right was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a chunk of tile was missing in front of the toilet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the Garden Box, in the Preschool/Pre-K Playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by there was a 4 inch hole & a 2 inch hole, exposing sharp edges.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/30/2025
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