DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A PLACE TO GROW CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

003057025

(573) 717-6221

101 S MAIN ST
KENNETT
MO  63857-3039

A PLACE TO GROW CHILDCARE CENTER LLC



 

PARKER, ASHLEY NICOLE

ashleyp0995@icloud.com


TESSA SMITH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

5 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

10/24/2025

10:00 AM

10:35 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2502520131


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/16/2025
APPLICATION 08/12/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/12/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/12/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/12/2024
POLICIES 08/12/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/12/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/18/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/30/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/30/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/30/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/30/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/27/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/27/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/26/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/27/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/16/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/16/2025




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 3
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashley Parker, Caregiver/Director 4 - 16-22 month olds
1 10 MIXED Jessica Britt, Caregiver 3 - 2 year olds 7 - 3-4 year olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tonya Anthony, Cook

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
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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located to the left of the playground door near the baseboard was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint bubbling and peeling.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/13/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by Jessica Britt did not know the ages of the children she was caring for in the infant/toddler unit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 8 months through 2 years, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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