DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE GODDARD SCHOOL

001941822

(636) 296-3160

3228 MILLER RD
ARNOLD
MO  63010-3710

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FIRST, LLC



 

ROBERTS, JAIME RAE

ARNOLDMO@GODDARDSCHOOLS.COM


BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

137

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/22/2026

12:08 PM

3:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2507197129


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/11/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/19/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/19/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/19/2006
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/19/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/19/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/19/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/11/2006
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/20/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 01/11/2006
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/05/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/11/2006
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/11/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/11/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/11/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/11/2006
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/11/2005
POLICIES 11/25/2019
APPLICATION 11/14/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/14/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/20/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/16/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/30/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/16/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/16/2025




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 21
Total Children 78
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tiffany Graham & Maggie Curran, Caregivers 7 - 20-23 Month Olds
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Emina Klincevic & Morgan Kiehn, Caregivers 7 - 14-18 Month Olds
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jennifer Krug & Dianna Schmidt, Caregivers 4 - 5-9 Month Olds
1 8 MIXED Amber Vaughn, Caregiver 6 - 2 Year Olds 2 - 3 Year Olds
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Andria Barbieri, Managing Member Jaime Roberts, Director Meaghan Domian, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jessica Riaff, Caregiver/Cook
3 14 PRESCHOOL Lexi Haegele, Alaina Ess & Mackenzie Schuetz, Caregivers 14 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
2 15 PRESCHOOL Sara Goldborough & Jennifer Kidd, Caregivers 15 - 4 & 5 Year Olds
2 12 PRESCHOOL Lynn Klopfer & Kayla Tipton, Caregivers 12 - 4 & 5 Year Olds
1 3 PRESCHOOL Danielle Lee, Caregiver 8 - 3 Year Olds
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Katie Yochim & Natalie Berviller, Caregivers 8 - 2 Year Olds

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Additional information is required to make a determination regarding licensure, specifically the facility's fictitious name shows as expired on the Missouri Secretary of State's website.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (Q) states: Other information required by the department to make a determination regarding licensure of the facility.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit information as requested by the department.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 Cheetahs Room, specifically behind the bathroom door was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall was exposed.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/22/2026
Violation
The walls located in the Cheetahs Room, specifically under the window was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall was exposed.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/8/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the Deck Box, in the Preschool Playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by a screw was loose exposing a sharp/pointy edge.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/22/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Brenna Blanchette did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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
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