DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

002621005

(417) 823-8117

3386 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-3928

MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

851 E CAMBRIDGE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-3703

BEST, CRISTY TAYLOR

mtlc@att.net


MARI LOCKWOOD

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/27/2026

2:45 PM

5:17 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2507765522


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/09/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/01/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/01/2025
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/30/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/30/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/22/2016
POLICIES 11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/30/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 11/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/22/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/25/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/25/2011
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/30/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/23/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/30/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/05/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:00PM   4:00PM   11/22/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 13
Total Children 45
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Meagan Oveido and Ashley Walski in ratio with 7 children ages 4 months to 1 year old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jenny Hampton in ratio with 3 children all age 1 year old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cristy Best, Loren Nelson, and Tabitha Proctor not in ratio but within the childcare facility.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Tyra Overman and Kenzi Albert in ratio with 10 children ages 2 years to 3 years old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Loren King and MaKenna Davis in ratio with 10 children ages 3 years to 5 years old.
1 7 SCHOOL AGE Ashley Marler in ratio with 7 children ages 6 years to 8 years old.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Tricia Fox and Olivia Miller in ratio with 8 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for MaKenna Davis and Heather Penrod within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Makenna Davis
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by an updated LLC agreement has not been completed for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Caleb Best.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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