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


TESSA SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/22/2025

9:22 PM

10:44 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2505824635


DocumentDocument-Date
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
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

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: 7
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 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 MIXED Coretta Morris & Geortasia Bryant, Caregivers 1 - 20 month old 2 - 23 month olds 1 - 2 year old 1 - 4 year old

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 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
12/22/2025
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a large TV is propped between the wall and a table and not secured to the wall.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
12/22/2025
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
12/22/2025
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
12/22/2025
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
12/22/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
12/22/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by the medical examination report was older than 12 months prior to admission - the admission date(s) and date(s) of medical was/were 10/6/2023 and 8/20/2024. The child had two medicals on file, both being older than 12 months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/22/2025
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when a child was injured according to 4 handwritten notes in the child attendance binder.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no staff/volunteer attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/22/2025
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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