DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

002995853

(417) 625-9360

4012 LION PRIDE LANE
JOPLIN
MO  64801

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY-TEACHER EDUCATION

3950 NEWMAN RD
JOPLIN
MO  64801-1512

PHILLIPS, IRELAND GRACE

lioncubacademy@mssu.edu


RENEE L LAMONTIA

36 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/18/2025

12:50 PM

1:30 PM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2505734753


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/26/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/16/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/16/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/16/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/16/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/16/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/16/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/16/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/16/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/16/2023
POLICIES 02/16/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/16/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 02/16/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/16/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/13/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 1
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff Fletcher Phillips was present in the facility with no children present.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector with water damage replaced and system tested..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (12) (D) states: A smoke detector(s) shall be installed in each room where children are being cared for and all other areas that are deemed necessary by the fire inspector. Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition and functional at all times. If smoke detectors are not operational, the provider shall install smoke detectors as required by 19 CSR 30-62.087 (12)(F)1. Fire Safety.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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