DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MISSOURI OZARKS COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.

000685003

(417) 532-4989

145 N MONROE ST
LEBANON
MO  65536-2984

MISSOURI OZARKS COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.



 

SHOCKLEY, STEPHANIE J

sshockley@mocacaa.org

Incorporated

ALLA GERASIMOVA

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

79

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/06/2025

9:30 AM

11:47 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503305412


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/26/1995
POLICIES 02/23/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/19/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/11/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/23/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/23/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/23/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/20/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/23/1995
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/02/1995
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/22/2015
APPLICATION 01/15/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/28/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/28/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/28/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/28/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/02/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/02/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/02/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/14/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/24/2025




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 24
Total Children 56
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Jenna Row, Melisa Willis and April Williams present with six children , including three 1 year old toddlers and three 2 years old children outside on the playground.
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Krystal O'Donoghue and Aleah Schultz , nurse Jena Shelton present with five children , including one 8 month old infant, one 1 year old toddler and three 2 years old children outside on the playground.
9 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Stephany Shockley, family advocates Jennifer Freeman and Katie Gregory, Maintenance Wyatt Newman , cooks Robbin Inman and Hannah Hilton, home base visitor Shasta Sibert , two high school students/visitors Michelle Sarto and Madelynn Torrence present with no children in attendance.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Renee Mayne and Regina Lawrence present with sixteen 3-5 years old preschoolers.
3 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Audrey Rothwell , Grace Carpenter and Tasha Rodden present with fifteen 3-5 years old preschoolers.
4 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Katie Black, Brittany Myers, Breelynn Perryman and Hailie Cooper present with fourteen 3-5 years old preschoolers.

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 bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by some trash was found on the preschool playground, including used plastic cup, paper, straw wrapper, pieces of cardboard and such presenting possible contamination and other hazards to the children.
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
11/6/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children, ages 8 month to two years old, were cared for by six 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/6/2025
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
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