DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHERN CHARM LEARNING CENTER

001518281

(573) 785-6938

228 COUNTY ROAD 468
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901

LAW, DEBORAH ELLEN



 

LAW, DEBORAH ELLEN

DLAW@SEMO.NET


LESLEY WARREN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

12/09/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2505056333


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/06/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/06/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/30/2004
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/04/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/14/2002
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/14/2002
POLICIES 05/14/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/14/2002
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/14/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/14/2002
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/03/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/11/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/05/2017
APPLICATION 08/20/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/17/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/13/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/16/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/27/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/14/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/3/2016



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.

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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are foam cups laying on the ground.
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
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Compliance Date
12/5/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the playground has leaves piled against the fence line and are not able to see the ground which is 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
12/5/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written permission was not on file for other transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/5/2025
Violation
Written permission was not on file for field trips.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/5/2025
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