DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MIGHTY MARVELS ADVENTURE ACADEMY SOUTH LLC

002858028

(417) 714-4168

131 W CEDAR ST
NIXA
MO  65714-7311

MIGHTY MARVELS ADVENTURE ACADEMY SOUTH LLC

536 E CHEROKEE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-2608

MCMANIS, KAISHA

mmaasouth@gmail.com


ANGEL DONSON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/15/2026

2:10 PM

3:41 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506789391


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/30/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/30/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/30/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/30/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/30/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/31/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/30/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/30/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/07/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/31/2020
STAFF SHEET 12/31/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/30/2020
POLICIES 10/30/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/31/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/30/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/10/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/10/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/13/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 10/30/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/04/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/18/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/03/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/30/2025




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 6
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shawna Pond and Taishika Cunningham with six children ages 10-22 months old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Maggie Mcpherson with four children age 1 year old.
1 7 MIXED Julia Riffey with seven children. One child is 2 years old and six children are 3 years old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Erika Kaehler with seven children ages 3-5 years old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Teighlor Gray with seven children age 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two electrical outlets did not have a protective cover.
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
1/15/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/15/2026
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
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: Erika Kaehler needs 8 clock 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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jeremy Flanagan.
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