DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KOALA BEAR DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC

002593706

(417) 250-6049

404 HAILEY ST
AVA
MO  65608-5497

KOALA BEAR DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

ALLEN, SHANDA GAYE

Koalakids-avamo@outlook.com


ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

34

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 7 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/21/2026

3:19 PM

4:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2507033509


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/08/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/08/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/06/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/15/2016
POLICIES 04/21/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/25/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/21/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/25/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/27/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/25/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/25/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/25/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/09/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/25/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/21/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/07/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/17/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/02/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/17/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/27/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/03/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/19/2025




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 5
Total Children 8
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashtin Stilling with 4 children ages 2 months to 12 months.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shanda Allen and Cassie Dietz arrived during the inspection.
2 4 PRESCHOOL Kyra Hollis and Kelly Turner with 4 children ages 3-years-old to 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by 2 sharp protruding screws on the side of the entrance door, this door is used by the preschool age children to enter their play yard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed