DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OZARK ACTION, INC.

000693398

(417) 683-5217

11612 STATE HWY Y
AVA
MO  65608-9769

OZARK ACTION, INC.

RR 1 BOX 500B
AVA
MO  65608-9769

DALTON, GAIL

HS-EHSstateinspections@oaiwp.org

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

10/07/2025

12:50 PM

1:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2501445878


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 07/10/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/17/2009
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/29/2009
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/28/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/28/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/23/2002
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/17/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/30/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/16/2006
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/28/2009
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/20/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/26/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/07/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/11/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/30/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/30/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/30/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/04/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/07/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/03/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/07/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 5
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Wendy Vance, Shannon Burns, and Kayla Lakey not counting in staff/child ratio.
2 6 PRESCHOOL Tara Burton and Claudia Miller with 6 children ages 4-years-old to 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
Compliance
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 upon entering the room CI Cox was unable to see the napping children. Someone's eyes should not have to adjust to the low light level of the room upon entering the room from a bright 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
10/7/2025
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
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
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