DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SHERRY'S DAYCARE

000539457

(660) 216-3178

411 N CLEVELAND ST
KAHOKA
MO  63445-1308

NELSON, SHERRY ANN



 

NELSON, SHERRY ANN

botchhouse22@yahoo.com


BETHANY DUCKWORTH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

11/14/2025

11:10 AM

11:46 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503754177


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/26/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/26/2007
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 02/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/14/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/08/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/14/2009
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2009
POLICIES 09/14/2009
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 05/27/1993
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/19/1996
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/21/2017
APPLICATION 03/12/2019
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 05/27/1993
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/08/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/25/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/15/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/15/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   6/14/2024



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 1
Total Children 3
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 MIXED Staff: Sherry Nelson. Age range 2 years to 4 years.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector in the family room one of the fire detectors was chirping with a low battery.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (10) (B) states: Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine (9)-volt battery backup.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/14/2025
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, blue and yellow swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance