DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LAND OF IMAGINATION L.L.C.

003132845

(573) 475-7246

504 KENDALL ST
SIKESTON
MO  63801-2742

LAND OF IMAGINATION L.L.C.

903 BUCKLIN CIR
SIKESTON
MO  63801-5727

BRYANT, GEORTASIA

A.FAITHFK30@GMAIL.COM


MELISSA JILL SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/08/2025

9:50 PM

10:30 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2504998471


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 09/18/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/18/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/26/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/26/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/21/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/17/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/18/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/26/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/18/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/26/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/26/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/29/2025
APPLICATION 07/21/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/29/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/29/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/16/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/16/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/28/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/01/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/21/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/18/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   9/29/2025



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 2
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 9 MIXED Coretta Morris, caregiver, with one child age 3-months-old, two children age 12-months-old, three children age 2-years-old, one child age 3-years-old, one child age 4-years-old, and one child age 5-years-old
1 11 MIXED Lasharia Morris, caregiver,with eleven children ages 5-years-old to 10-years-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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a 3-month-old child was observed in a car set, without restraints. A caregiver walked away from the child while being unsecured and the child was pushing out of seat.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 9.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 11 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 11 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 3-months-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by 1 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

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