DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR THE YOUNG YEARS

000177919

(573) 334-1999

735 N CLARK ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

WHITEHEAD INVESTMENT COMPANY

PO BOX 679
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

NOLAN, ALEXIS ANN

csyyschool@gmail.com

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

160

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

10/15/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2501930822


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/13/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/20/1986
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/25/1990
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/25/1990
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/11/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/17/1992
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/24/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/25/1990
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/25/1990
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/25/1990
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/26/1986
POLICIES 06/16/1992
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/25/1990
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/14/2016
STAFF SHEET 06/05/2018
APPLICATION 05/17/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/13/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/05/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/23/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/18/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/22/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/23/2025




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.

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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 8 inches in height and 24 inches in width. This section of the fence was located in the new outdoor classroom and was at the bottom-right side of the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/14/2025
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