DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE CARDINALS LEARNING CENTER

002416246

(660) 433-2753

611 HIGH ST
TIPTON
MO  65081

EDWARDS, KRISSIE LYNN

PO BOX 361
TIPTON
MO  65081-0361

EDWARDS, KRISSIE LYNN

littlecardinalslearningcenter@gmail.com


SHARLENE WHEATLEY

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/20/2025

10:00 AM

11:43 AM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2502252893


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/03/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/10/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/20/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/10/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/31/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/10/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/10/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/10/2013
POLICIES 07/15/2013
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/10/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 07/10/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/26/2013
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/21/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/10/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/10/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/29/2014
APPLICATION 06/14/2019
STAFF SHEET 06/14/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/19/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/31/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/31/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/31/2025




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 11
Total Children 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Brylee Birdsong and Gracie Wierman with 7 infants ages 3 months to 7 months of age.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Ruth Hill and Cheyenne Jackson with 7 toddlers age 1 year old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Tiffany Henry with 3 children 8 months to 1 year old.
2 17 MIXED Caregivers Anna Willenborg and Brittany Doyle with 17 children: one age 2, thirteen age 3, and two age 4.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Krissie Edwards with no children in attendance.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rylan Edwards was cooking.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Tina Capestro with 7 children ages 2 and 3.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Tyler Capestro with 8 children age 2 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/15/2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by sandbag barriers were ripped and presented a tripping hazard on the preschool playground.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/20/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Tina Capestra and Hannah Garber.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/27/2025
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