MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
A CREATIVE START LEARNING CENTER

Facility DVN
002240177

Phone
(417) 832-1381

Physical Address
1926 S INGRAM MILL RD
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65804-2113

Owner
SUMMER START DIVISION LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
BARRON, KIMBERLY

E-mail Address
acreativestartdivision@yahoo.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
MARI LOCKWOOD

Age Range
1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
90

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
01/12/2026

Arrival Time
12:30 PM

Departure Time
1:59 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2506877787

Document	Document-Date
APPLICATION	01/02/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	11/08/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	10/04/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	11/15/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	11/15/2023
STAFF SHEET	12/18/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/08/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	10/27/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	12/18/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	12/18/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/03/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	10/03/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	12/06/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	10/03/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	12/06/2023
POLICIES	12/06/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	12/18/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE	12/06/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	09/29/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	10/07/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	12/29/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	12/29/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	12/29/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 12

Total Children 39

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ashley Pyle in ratio with 3 children all age 1 year old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Kirna Bostick in ratio with 4 children all age 1 year old.
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Illuminada Shepherd in ratio with 3 children ages 3 months to 1 year old.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Kimberly Barron, Morrisa Whitworth, McKenzie Hughes not in ratio but within the childcare facility.
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Kimberly Barron and Morrisa Whitworth not in ratio but within the childcare facility.
1	9	PRESCHOOL	Janette Pedreza in ratio with 9 children ages 4 years to 5 years old.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Patricia Loredo in ratio with 10 children ages 3 years old to 4 years old.
1	4	TWO YEAR OLDS	Michelle Estenson in ratio with 4 children all age 2 years old.
1	6	TWO YEAR OLDS	Cindy Boyet in ratio with 6 children all 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

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 A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ashley Pyle needs 1 clock hour for the year of 2025. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began. Correction Required Required training hours shall be documented for each employee. 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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation A pacifier was observed attached to an infant’s clothing while the infant was sleeping. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. F. states: Pacifiers, if used, shall not be hung around the infant’s neck. Pacifier mechanisms or pacifiers that attach to infant clothing shall not be used with sleeping infants. Correction Required Pacifiers shall not be hung around an infant’s neck or attached to clothing while the infant is sleeping. Correction Verification Return Inspection Compliance Date

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