DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

POPS PLAYGROUND LLC

002898468

(573) 591-1047

213 N FORREST ST
VANDALIA
MO  63382-1511

POPS PLAYGROUND LLC



 

MCBRIDE, KENDRA SUE

popsplaygroundllc@yahoo.com


AMY MITCHELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

41

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/06/2025

9:00 AM

10:29 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503254391


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/09/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 10/11/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/21/2023
POLICIES 08/21/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/21/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/31/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/12/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/18/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/08/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/11/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/11/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/12/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/12/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/19/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/18/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/18/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/18/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/18/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/05/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/19/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/10/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/10/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/10/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 9
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Violet Lee and Brenda Perkins were in attendance with seven children ages 5-months-old through 23-months-old.
5 11 MIXED Chloe Steele, Ginny Moles, Erma (Sissy) Peer, and Eureka Scott were in attendance with 11 children ages 2-years-old (five child were 2-years-old) through 6-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kendra McBride (Director/Owner) and Gina Thomas (kitchen staff) were present during the inspection.

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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Violet Lee, Jennifer Lybarger, Ginny Moles, Erma Peer, Chloe Steele and Gina Thomas within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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 requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/6/2025
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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
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