DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR THE YOUNG YEARS

000177919

(573) 334-1999

735 N CLARK ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

WHITEHEAD INVESTMENT COMPANY

PO BOX 679
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

NOLAN, ALEXIS ANN

csyyschool@gmail.com

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

162

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

02/18/2026

8:15 AM

11:20 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2508437291


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/13/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/20/1986
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/25/1990
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/25/1990
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/11/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/17/1992
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/24/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/25/1990
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/25/1990
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/25/1990
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/26/1986
POLICIES 06/16/1992
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/25/1990
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/14/2016
STAFF SHEET 06/05/2018
APPLICATION 05/17/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/13/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/05/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/23/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/18/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/22/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/23/2025




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 28
Total Children 121
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 1 Caregiver, Karen Matthews with one child six months of age.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Back Yellow Caregivers: Melissa Seabaugh and Autumn Strackany with six children thirteen months to twenty-two months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Back Red Caregivers: Storm Glastetter and Leticia Lopez with five children thirteen months to twenty-two months.
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 2 Caregivers: Natalie Moore and Penelope Newton with three children ten months to thirteen months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 3 Caregivers: Crystal Todd and Josie Steinmann with six children one month to twelve months.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Alexis Nolan- Director Shelia Gartman- Office Manager Donnie Green- Cook
2 13 PRESCHOOL Purple Caregivers: Amanda Berry and Caysie Rose with thirteen children three years of age to five years of age.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Front Blue Caregivers: Kali Whitworth and Kaylyn Skaggs with eleven children three years of age to five years of age.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Front Yellow Caregivers: Suzie Keller and Alli Gartman with fifteen children three years of age to five years of age.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Front Orange Caregivers: Sami Miller and Courtney Hoeft with thirteen children all three years of age.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Front Green Caregivers: Kaitlyn Fincher and Maggie Swain with eighteen children three years of age to five years of age.
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Back Blue Caregivers: Sarah Barnhart and Jamie Wachter with eleven children all two years of age.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Back Green Caregivers: Ciara Butram and Bryson Miller with nine children all two years of age.
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Front Red Caregivers: Karen Bohnert and Kristen Rice with ten children all two years of age.

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 the shed located on the "big" playground was unlocked. A shovel, a hand cultivator and landscaping shears were accessible to children.
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
2/18/2026
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/18/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, blue kayak, in the two's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by a crack was located towards the front of the kayak.
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
2/18/2026
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
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