DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WEE CARE PRE-SCHOOL DAY CARE CENTER, INC.

000185893

(417) 876-3999

107 E FIELDS BLVD
EL DORADO SPRINGS
MO  64744-1601

WEE CARE PRE-SCHOOL DAY CARE CENTER, INC.

PO BOX 127
EL DORADO SPRINGS
MO  64744-0127

DINGERSON, MARTHA RUTH

eldoweecare@gmail.com

Incorporated

MARI LOCKWOOD

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

34

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/23/2025

1:30 PM

1:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2505906479


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/23/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/23/2010
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/16/1990
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/13/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/13/2005
POLICIES 03/30/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/19/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/19/1983
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/09/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/1982
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/01/1982
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/07/2013
APPLICATION 04/09/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/31/2011
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/03/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/30/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/30/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/25/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:15PM   3/27/2013



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 5
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 14 PRESCHOOL Brandi Maus and Martha Dingerson in ratio with 14 children ages 2 years to 5 years old. (2- two year olds)
1 7 SCHOOL AGE MaKenna Gerster in ratio with 7 children ages 5 years to 11 years old.
1 1 SCHOOL AGE Melissa Lounsbury in ratio with 1 child age 10 years old.
1 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Natasha Garrett in ratio with 3 children all age 2 years old.

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 sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/23/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Edward Lounsbury
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/23/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 20 children, ages ages 2-4 years old with 5 of them being two, were cared for by 4 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
12/23/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Elizabeth Worthington.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/23/2025
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