DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, O'FALLON

002068908

(636) 978-6858

9983 WINGHAVEN BLVD
O FALLON
MO  63368

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC



 

BAKER, LAURA

director.ofallon@cadence-academy.com


KIMBERLY KINNAIRD

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

195

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

44 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/13/2026

10:55 AM

12:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506565317


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/11/2013
POLICIES 11/01/2007
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/26/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 11/01/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/26/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/01/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/27/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/01/2007
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/01/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/01/2007
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/08/2018
APPLICATION 11/20/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/26/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/17/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/08/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/22/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/02/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/13/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/13/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/22/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/22/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/22/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 19
Total Children 81
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Durga Bhavani Malipeddi and Kumutha Dharumarojan present with children ages 9-months-old to 15-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Beth Hamelton and Kenzie Morris present with children ages 4-months-old to 8-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Dealena Feager and Ariel Skinner present with children ages 16-months-old to 22-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Serena Feger and Olivia Bene present with children ages 14-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 14 MIXED Caregivers Skyler Hilger and Promise Hall present with children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. Four children were age 2-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present on the premise, Director Laura Baker, Assistant Liz Logan, and Cook Julie Sommerich, were present without children.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Destiny Moran and Bhavanasi Rajkumar present with children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Bevin Debin and Zoey Snell present with children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Dianna Dalen present with children ages 2-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Gabrielle Sims present with children ages 2-years-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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Dians Dalen 5 hours, Delana Feager 5 hours, Holly Feilds 5 hours, Promise Hall 5 hours, Beth Hamilton 5 hours, Durga Malipeddi 5 hours, Sierrs Manlove 12 hours, Kinsey Morris 4 hours, Emma Paradissis, Natasha Robertson 9 hours, Aleshia Robison 5 hours, Gabrielle Sims 5 hours, Zoe Snell 5 hours, Julie Sommerich 3 hours and Sarah Sumner 5 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Destiny Moran, Berin Debin, and Brittany Bartels as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A vehicle used to transport children was not licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (B) states: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
Correction Required
All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kayleigh O'Keefe, Jenna Means, Oliva Bene, and Kumutha Bharumarajan.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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