DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEGACY EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC

002978961

(417) 383-5055

1225 S ASH ST
BUFFALO
MO  65622-9327

LEGACY EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC



 

MURPHY, AMANDA SUZANNE

legacyacademybuffalo@gmail.com


KATINA D KATTICH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

95

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

37 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/04/2026

1:15 PM

3:48 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2507696441


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/02/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/18/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/13/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/18/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/23/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/23/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/17/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/17/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/13/2025
POLICIES 01/18/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/13/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/21/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/24/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/02/2025
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/24/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 12/14/2022
APPLICATION 04/15/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/13/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/07/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/24/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/24/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/01/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/15/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/15/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 8
Total Children 34
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Kaylen Clemmer present with four children 4 months-10 month
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Kelly Jenkins present with four children 10-23 months
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Mkkala Maloney and Karemen Mezzacpa present with seven children ages 12months-35months
2 19 MIXED Naptime Caregivers Courtney Atkinson and Mylissa Carver present with nineteen children ages 2-5 years old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Amanda Murphy and Kitchen staff Rhonda Hill present with zero children

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 3 step was on the side of the changing table . The item(s) was/were located in the cubby of the changing table in the skittles room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/4/2026
Violation
Requirements for a protected crawl area were not met in that a washable area rug was not laundered daily.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. A. (II) states: A crawl area protected by stable dividers shall be provided. The area shall have a resilient and washable floor covering which shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used.
Correction Required
A protected crawl area shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located through out the preschool was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is chipping off the concrete.
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

Violation
The floors located in hall leading to preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the concrete is cracking .
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

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in infant hallway vent was dusty.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/4/2026
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/4/2026
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