DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNITY ACADEMY, LLC

002540021

(573) 840-5082

1801 W MAUD ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-4005

UNITY ACADEMY, LLC



 

FOUST, BREANNA MARIE

UNITYACADEMY2015@GMAIL.COM


LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

11/20/2025

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2504154789


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/27/2015
POLICIES 06/25/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/27/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/27/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/25/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/24/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/06/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/06/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/06/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/06/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 07/28/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/06/2017
APPLICATION 05/14/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/07/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/06/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/20/2025




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 13
Total Children 58
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Brittany Bridges and Katelyn Summers 3 months through 11 months
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kristina Brown and Ciara Brown 18 months through 2 years old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Hannah Humphries 12 months through 17 months
1 7 MIXED Caregiver Audrey Belt 5 children aged 2 years old 2 children aged 3 years old
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Haley Surber 3 children aged 2 years old 5 children aged 3 years old
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Emily Birdsong 1 child aged 2 years old 7 children aged 3 years old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Breanna Foust and Cook Kim Powers
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Peyton Lowery and Eden Hackworth 3 years through 4 years old
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Hayleigh Shouse 4 years through 5 years old

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the child latch on the drawer for diapering supplies is not latching correctly and is allowing child access to diapering creams and other diapering supplies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/3/2025
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are 5 totes with Halloween decorations stacked and are accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/3/2025
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the storage room was not locked allowing access to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/3/2025
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet on the wall by the door to the playground was not covered.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/20/2025
Violation
The walls located in the first room to the right from the main play space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard next to the sink has pulled away from the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/20/2025
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the vinyl covering on the diapering pad is peeling and is not easily cleaned.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/3/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the weed barrier is exposed in multiple areas on the playground causing a tripping hazard.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/3/2025
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the storage room door was not locked allowing access to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/20/2025
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
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
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