MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

Facility DVN
002621005

Phone
(417) 823-8117

Physical Address
3386 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65807-3928

Owner
MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

Mailing Address
851 E CAMBRIDGE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65807-3703

Provider/Director
BEST, CRISTY TAYLOR

E-mail Address
mtlc@att.net

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
MARI LOCKWOOD

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
82

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/29/2025

Arrival Time
3:30 PM

Departure Time
4:09 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
CLOSE SUPERVISION

Inspection ID
2501239751

Document	Document-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	09/30/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	09/30/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	11/22/2016
POLICIES	11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	11/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	09/30/2016
SAMPLE FORMS	11/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	11/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE	11/22/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	05/25/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	05/25/2011
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	11/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	09/30/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	11/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	05/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	05/23/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	09/30/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	06/12/2018
STAFF SHEET	11/05/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION	11/20/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST	11/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	11/20/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	10/08/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION	09/23/2024

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap Submit Date
2:00PM	4:00PM	11/22/2016

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 15

Total Children 48

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Michelle Estenson and Kelsi Owens in ratio with 6 children ages 16 months to 23 months old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ashley Walski and Mickey Ragain in ratio with 7 children ages 4 months to 1 year old.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Cristy Daugherty, Olivia Miller, Meagan Oviedo, and Jenny Hampton not in ratio but within the childcare facility.
1	7	PRESCHOOL	Loren King in ratio with 7 children ages 2 years to 3 years old.
2	7	PRESCHOOL	Trisha Fox and Mary Beth in ratio with 7 children ages 2 years to 3 years old. (6- two year olds)
1	8	PRESCHOOL	Kency Alber in ratio with 8 children ages 3 years to 5 years old.
1	5	PRESCHOOL	Lauren Nelson in ratio with 5 children ages 3 years to 4 years old.
2	8	PRESCHOOL	Lidia Fletcher and Tabatha Proctor in ratio with 8 children ages 2 years to 4 years old. (1- two year 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

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 the inner doornob inside classroom, "Nursery 3," is broken and sharp. 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date 9/29/2025
Violation The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the grass is overgrown and not maintained in the I/T and preschool play yards. 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 9/29/2025

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

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