DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID'S CORRAL CHILDCARE CENTER

000845714

(573) 686-2886

2337 N MAIN ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-2621

GARCIA, RONALYN MAE



 

VANCE, SHERRY LUANN

kcorral1@att.net


LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

137

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 2327 N MAIN ST, POPLAR BLUFF, MO; MAIN BUILDING 2337 (GREEN BARN): 103 CAPACITY, BIRTH-16 YEARS; BUILDING 2327 (GREEN BRICK): 25 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS-16 YEARS; BUILDING #3 (TAN SIDING): 24 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS-16 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 137 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 3 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

01/14/2026

10:15 AM

12:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506632260


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/13/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/17/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/09/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/16/1997
POLICIES 01/16/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/16/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/16/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/16/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/16/1997
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/16/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/17/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/17/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2002
APPLICATION 10/18/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/31/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/25/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/25/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/20/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/25/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/22/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:30AM   12:30PM   11/2/2016
  3:30PM   4:30PM   11/2/2016



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 17
Total Children 54
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 9 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Quineshia Hill, Amanda Mobley, Montana D'Angelo 3 months through 23 months
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Ceara Lemons and Crystal Champion 2 months through 23 months
2 12 MIXED Caregivers April Baggett and Shannon Staats ten children aged 2 years olds two 3 year olds
7 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Sherry Vance, Assistant Director Kim Smith, Floater James Conley-Halliburton, Volunteers Ember Cowin, Coby Campbell and Cooks Julie Laughlin and Amy Mancinas
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Kerrigan Conley-Halliburton 4 years through 5 years old
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Skyy Jackson 3 years through 4 years old
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Sapphira Halliburton 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 cord is running on the ground outside the 2 year old room and by the bathroom causing a tripping hazard.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/14/2026
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was uncover in the boys bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/14/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Scissors, batteries, shampoo bottles and bottle of lotion. The item(s) was/were located in the drawers under the printer and mini fridge in the I/T unit.
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
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the concrete anchors for the monkey bars were visible and not covered with resilient material .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/14/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 small bottle of fabuloso and 1 bottle of bleach, 2 screwdrivers and pair of pliers. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the school age building.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 9 months through 23 months, were cared for by 2 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/14/2026
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 there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7/15/2024 and 2/20/2024.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

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
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