DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS IN CAPES, INC.

002987255

(719) 238-2805

19270 WAYNE ROUTE D STE A
WAPPAPELLO
MO  63966

KIDS IN CAPES, INC.

19270 WAYNE RT D
WAPPAPELLO
MO  63966

NORRIS, TRISTA

KIDSINCAPES.MO@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

LESLEY WARREN

36 MONTHS - 15 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/16/2025

4:00 PM

4:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2505483276


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/16/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/27/2023
APPLICATION 12/06/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/27/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/27/2023
POLICIES 06/27/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/27/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/27/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/27/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 05/16/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/27/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/27/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/03/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/27/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/27/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/27/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/16/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/16/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/30/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/30/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/22/2025




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 3
Total Children 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 9 MIXED Director Trista Norris, Caregivers Nathan Dumas and Carmen Norris one child aged 3 years old eight children aged 5 years through 12 years old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by a 13 month old child was present and the facility is not licensed for children under 3 years of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/16/2025
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) . states: An individual file shall be kept to identify each child and enable the provider to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian of the child in an emergency.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/16/2025
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