DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

000662948

(573) 785-2372

405 KAREN DR
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-6529

SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY



 

JOHNSON, CRYSTAL GAIL

SCMCAA@HOTMAIL.COM

Incorporated

LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

44

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; MAIN BUILDING: 28 CAPACITY, BIRTH THROUGH 5 YEARS; BUILDING #2: 16 CAPACITY, 2 THROUGH 5 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

01/14/2026

9:03 AM

10:03 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506632255


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/29/1994
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/29/1994
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/29/1994
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/29/1994
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/23/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/15/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/22/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/22/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/22/2019
POLICIES 10/22/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/22/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/29/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/28/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/28/2019
APPLICATION 03/30/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/30/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/23/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/03/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/28/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/03/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 14
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Crysta Mounce, Gabrielle Carter and Ashley Bilbrey 14 months through 2 years old
3 3 MIXED Caregivers Danesha Owade, Magan Smothers, Caludia Cardona one 2 year old two 3 year olds
3 3 MIXED Caregivers Christine Rojas, Donna Short, and Volunteer Joanna Cates two 2 years olds one 3 year old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Crystal Johnson and Cook Monica Brown
3 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Deni Hill, Laney Warfield and Natasha Griffin 3 years through 5 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a metal cover attached to the wall in the preschool room is unbolted at the bottom and a hazard where children could get their fingers caught.
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

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a staffs purse was accessible to children due to a cabinet being unlocked. The item(s) was/were located in the 2-3 year old room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/14/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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