DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

000690097

(573) 887-6220

611 N MAIN ST
CHAFFEE
MO  63740

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION



 

KIRK, DEANN MICHELLE

dkirk@daeoc.com

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

24 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

56

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

03/06/2026

10:00 AM

11:41 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2509337674


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/28/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/13/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/13/1996
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/12/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/22/1996
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/04/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/13/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/13/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/13/1996
POLICIES 01/13/1996
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/13/1996
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/06/2016
APPLICATION 02/15/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/11/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/13/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/18/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/11/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/11/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE DeAnn Kirk, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Bart Lowe, Maintenance Director
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brittany Whitlow, Family Advocate Danni Jobe, Cook Casey Bradford, Ashgen Dozier & Elaine Carroll, Caregivers

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the chest freezer was not locked/latched.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/6/2026
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
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 not on file for Casey Bradford.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
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