DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ALBANY R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

000550201

(660) 726-3911

202 S EAST ST
ALBANY
MO  64402-1836

ALBANY R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT



 

SORENSEN, LATISHA LANAE

LSORENSEN@ALBANY.K12.MO.US


PATRICIA K LUCAS

36 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

67

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

11/24/2025

10:22 AM

11:13 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2504355154


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/23/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/23/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/15/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/15/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/18/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/24/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/15/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/15/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/15/1999
APPLICATION 03/24/2020
STAFF SHEET 05/25/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/03/2022
POLICIES 08/22/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/22/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/11/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/12/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/28/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/12/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/12/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   4/23/2019



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 5
Total Children 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 19 PRESCHOOL Caregivers-LaTisha Sorensen, Director and Adaliyn Campbell with 19 children- 4 and 5 year old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Caregiver-Alicia Constant with 7 children- 4 and 5 year old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers- Jenna Qualls and Brittany Davis with 15 children- 3 and 4 year old.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet cover was missing near the kitchen area in the 4-5 year old classroom.
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
11/24/2025
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 25 children, ages 4-5, were cared for by 3 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/24/2025
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
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.
Compliance