DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

000222093

(417) 836-7650

609 E CHERRY ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65806-3401

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

901 S NATIONAL AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804-0028

CORNELSEN, JAMIE LYNN

jamiecornelsen@missouristate.edu


ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

88

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/09/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2506838545


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/15/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/15/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/05/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/10/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/29/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/29/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/05/2002
POLICIES 02/17/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/16/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/17/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/29/1999
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/24/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/01/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/20/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/01/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/11/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2025




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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/14/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Punishment or threat of punishment was associated with food, rest or toileting as evidenced by caregivers in Preschool 1 class were heard to repeatedly state to the children if they were not good, if they didn't take a good nap, if they didn't have a good day they would not get a cupcake for snack after nap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 9. states: Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/9/2026
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