DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A PLACE TO GROW CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

003057025

(573) 717-6221

101 S MAIN ST
KENNETT
MO  63857-3039

A PLACE TO GROW CHILDCARE CENTER LLC



 

PARKER, ASHLEY NICOLE

ashleyp0995@icloud.com


MELISSA JILL SMITH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

5 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/05/2025

8:55 AM

9:30 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2505436880


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/12/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/12/2024
APPLICATION 08/12/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/12/2024
POLICIES 08/12/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/12/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/18/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/30/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/27/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/27/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/26/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/16/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/27/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/16/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/16/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/30/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/30/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/30/2024




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 3
Total Children 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Chelsey Norton, Caregiver 4 - 17 through 23 month olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tonya Anthony, Cook (arrived about 20 minutes into the inspection)
1 8 PRESCHOOL Jessica Britt, Caregiver 1 - 2 year old 7 - 3 through 4 year olds

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 floors located in the I/T unit near the opening of the larger area of the room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by an inch wide section of the linoleum is peeling up, exposing underflooring.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/5/2025
Violation
The floors located under the table and chairs in the I/T unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a 2 inch by 3 inch hole in the linoleum, exposing crumbled cement underflooring.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/5/2025
Violation
The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building 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. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/5/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two bottles of glass cleaner. The item(s) was/were located on top of the shelf near the cubbies in the hallway.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/5/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket containing dirty soapy water and a used mop. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/5/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the teacher desk, in the two's classroom was not free of loose parts as evidenced by the top, flat surface of the desk was unattached and hanging loosely.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/5/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Precious Becton.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/24/2025
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