DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LOST CREEK DAYCARE 2

003053734

(417) 454-9206

1505 W 10TH ST STE A
JOPLIN
MO  64801-3955

LOST CREEK DAYCARE LLC



 

WILKINS, BRANDON CHASE

lostcreekdaycare2@gmail.com


RENEE L LAMONTIA

6 WEEKS - 8 YEARS

24

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/03/2025

12:08 PM

1:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2501290661


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/02/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/24/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/26/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/12/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/12/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/13/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/13/2024
POLICIES 08/15/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/15/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/15/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/19/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/15/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/19/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/23/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/23/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/23/2024
APPLICATION 08/23/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/10/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/18/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2025
STAFF SHEET 08/01/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/01/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/30/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/20/2025




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 2
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Caylan Watts and Taylor Burdick were in ratio with 5 children ages 5 months to 1 year of age.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that eyes had to adjust to the darkness of the preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 4. states: Artificial or natural lighting shall supply at least ten (10) footcandles of light throughout each room used for child care.
Correction Required
Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/3/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 24 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/19/2025
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (E) states: One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
Correction Required
Milk shall be served as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/30/2025
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed