DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INCORPORATED

000672866

(573) 985-3500

209 CARSTARPHEN PL
NEW LONDON
MO  63459-4530

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INCORPORATED

909 BROADWAY
HANNIBAL
MO  63401-4249

MCMULLEN, MICHELLE WENETTE

RALLSCM@DOUGLASSONLINE.ORG

Incorporated

BETHANY DUCKWORTH

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

11/17/2025

12:10 PM

1:17 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503904260


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 02/03/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/03/2003
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/03/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/01/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/30/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/30/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/08/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/15/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/15/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/09/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/09/2005
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/21/2019
APPLICATION 06/18/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/23/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/09/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/17/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/02/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/24/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/10/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/11/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/11/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/11/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED Staff: Kathy Taylor. Age range 3 years through 5 years.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Michelle McMullen and Taylor Daheny. Not counted in staff/child ratio at the time of 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 Cynthia Johnson and Mary Gibbon s 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 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches. The location of the gaps were at the bottom of the fence on the north side of the play yard on the left side of the building.
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
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Taylor Danehy
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/17/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Taylor Danehy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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