DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WATCH ME GROW

002691716

(573) 243-8806

10719 STATE HWY W
JACKSON
MO  63755-8010

RUESLER, NICOLE RENEE



 

RUESLER, NICOLE RENEE

NIKKIRUESLER@YAHOO.COM


JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/02/2026

7:39 AM

8:38 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2509094924


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/24/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/24/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/24/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/24/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/25/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/05/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/05/2018
POLICIES 03/05/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/09/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/05/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/05/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/21/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/21/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/21/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/21/2018
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 03/05/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/07/2020
APPLICATION 01/06/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/10/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/10/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/10/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   9/24/2019



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 2
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 15 MIXED At arrival: Caregivers: Baleigh Woodall and Nikki Ruesler with one child sixteen months, one child twenty-two months, five children two years of age, three children three years of age, two children four years of age and three children five years of age. At 7:55 AM, one child three years of age arrived. In addition, Caregiver, Lilian Biri arrived. Ratios changed from 2:15 to 3:16.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that one plate located in the set aside infant/toddler area was cracked. The crack was located in the lower-right corner.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the main play area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 tiles were chipped. One tile was located in front of the handwashing sink. Three tiles were located near the tables.
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
3/2/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the set aside infant/toddler area was obstructed in that a ladder was located in front of the exit door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
Violation
The door, located in the set aside infant/toddler area, used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, playhouse, in outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by the playhouse was disassembled. Pieces of the playhouse were lying on the ground and were stacked on top of each other.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by fifteen children , ages sixteen months to five years of age, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Nicole Ruesler.
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
Return Inspection

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