DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE GROWING TREE, LLC

001396921

(573) 517-3954

1289 PCR 902
PERRYVILLE
MO  63775

THE GROWING TREE, LLC



 

WENGERT, ROBERTA

rbwengert@ccilink.net


JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/05/2025

7:48 AM

8:47 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503198130


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 02/09/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/24/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/15/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/15/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/24/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/24/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/15/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/15/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/24/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/24/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/09/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/24/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/09/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/15/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/24/2022
POLICIES 03/15/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/09/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/06/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/06/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/29/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/07/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/06/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:15PM   3/15/2022



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 4
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 18 MIXED Caregivers: Roberta Wengert, Krystal McDaniel, Belinda Voelker and Kelly Herberlie with one child seventeen months, one child twenty-two months, four children two years of age, seven children three years of age, four children four years of age and one child five years of age.

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 was not in good condition in that one bracket located to the right of the gate was broken off the top rail.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that one plan was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.
Correction Required
A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/5/2025
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