DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

M AND P DAYCARE, LLC

002195780

(573) 783-6605

115 N MARTHA ST
MARQUAND
MO  63655

M AND P DAYCARE, LLC

3208 MADISON 320
MARQUAND
MO  63655-8633

CURETON, KELLY

kaw10@live.com


TESSA SMITH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

10/16/2025

9:55 AM

10:56 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2502006930


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/13/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/30/2009
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/30/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/18/2010
POLICIES 02/18/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/18/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/18/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/18/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/18/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/21/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/27/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/09/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/09/2018
APPLICATION 12/30/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/16/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/11/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/26/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/02/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/05/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/24/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/24/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 8
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Hannah Bain, Jocelynn Morris, & Abbigael Crowder, Caregivers 5 - 13-23 month olds 2 - 2 year olds
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shelly Whitener & Kathy Stallard, Caregivers 4 - 9-17 month olds
3 11 MIXED Karen Whitener, LLC Member/Caregiver Kelly Cureton, Director/Caregiver (Not here at arrival, but arrived mid-inspection at 10:15) Ally Whitener, Caregiver 2 - 2 year olds 5 - 3-4 year olds 4 - 5-6 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
Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by two staff were seen leaving the staff break room/office and walking through the I/T unit when leaving.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VIII) states: Infant/toddler areas may not be used by staff or older children as passageways to other areas of the building.
Correction Required
Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/16/2025
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/16/2025
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 4 cords were hanging from a powerstrip behind the swings in the I/T unit and accessible to children's reach .
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

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a 10 year old child was in the staff break room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/16/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by an unattended child was in the staff break room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/16/2025
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include name of individual authorized to take the child from the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (E) states: Name of the individual(s) authorized to take the child from the facility;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) . states: An individual file shall be kept to identify each child and enable the provider to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian of the child in an emergency.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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