DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PETER RABBIT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

001398447

(816) 676-8283

3512 S 22ND ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64503-3321

HARRIS, JULITA A



 

MARTIN, BAILEY SABREE

prldcchildcare@gmail.com


PATRICIA K LUCAS

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

01/22/2026

10:00 AM

11:10 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2507095229


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/19/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/19/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/14/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/14/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/14/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/14/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/14/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/14/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/14/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/14/2018
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 05/22/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/11/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/07/2018
POLICIES 06/13/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/14/2018
APPLICATION 05/26/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/12/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/27/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/11/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/11/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/30/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/11/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 2
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Julita Harris with 8 children- one- 6 year old child, six - 4 year old children, and one - 3 year old child.
1 6 MIXED Caregiver Raylene VanDorn with six children ages--two- 3 year old children and three- 2 years

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 walls located in the first mixed age group room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is chipping on the walls by under the windows and by the cot storage corner area. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/22/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
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
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Compliance Date
1/22/2026
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/22/2026
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that there is a 6 in gap at the bottom of the fence at the corner of the fence located behind the classroom door, where it attaches to the building. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a hole in the in the play surface area approximately the size of a softball that could be a tripping area. There are other holes around the poles of the play equipment. .
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a diamond shaped hole in the plastic part of the fence that is approximately 2 inches long/wide that has sharp edges .
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
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Compliance Date

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 facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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