DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ECONOMIC SECURITY CORPORATION OF SOUTHWEST AREA

000674908

(417) 781-0352

1200 N MAIN ST
JOPLIN
MO  64801-9037

ECONOMIC SECURITY CORPORATION OF SOUTHWEST AREA



 

HAMILTON, CHERYL LYNN

chamilton@escswa.org

Incorporated

RENEE L LAMONTIA

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/17/2025

1:05 PM

1:57 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2503918762


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/26/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/29/2006
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/26/1994
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/26/1994
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/26/1994
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/27/1995
POLICIES 09/24/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/09/1995
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/09/1995
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/26/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/26/2015
APPLICATION 08/06/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/02/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/02/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/07/2025
STAFF SHEET 10/07/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/07/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/25/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/10/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 10
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Kaylee Diaz and Kendra Howe were in ratio with 5 children, ages 14 months to 2 years of age.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Christie Bowman and Savanah Frost were in ratio with 7 children, ages 5 months to 2 years of age.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Gwen Kessinger and Tiffany Reynolds were in ratio with 7 children, ages 5 months to 2 years of age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Michelle Cook was present in the building with no children in attendance.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Staff Natasha Chambers and Trista Perky were in ratio with 14 children ages 4 to 5 years of age.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Staff Pricilla Barito was in ratio with 7 children ages 3 to 5 years of age.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed