DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

IN HIS HANDS CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC

003110056

(573) 662-4196

101 W NORMAL ST
IBERIA
MO  65486-9338

IN HIS HANDS CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC

61 TAVERN CREEK RD
IBERIA
MO  65486-9211

HUMPHREY, STELLA

inhishandschildcarecenterllc@gmail.com


ALLA GERASIMOVA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/11/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2509557294


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/05/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 03/04/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/19/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/20/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/20/2025
SAMPLE FORMS 04/07/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/13/2025
POLICIES 03/13/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/13/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/31/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/02/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/24/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/07/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/13/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/13/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/12/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/01/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/12/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/13/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/06/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/07/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/24/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/24/2025




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.

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 did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/24/2026
Violation
There was no storage for play materials accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. E. states: Storage space for play materials shall be provided. Some of the space shall be on low shelves and accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide storage for play equipment, some accessible to children.

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Compliance Date
11/4/2025
Violation
There was no space provided for staff breaks that is separate from child care space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. H. states: An area for staff breaks shall be provided in the facility separate from child care space.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a staff break area.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/30/2025
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in on the stairs.
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
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Compliance Date
10/30/2025
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in in the bathroom downstairs.
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.

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Compliance Date
10/30/2025
Violation
There was evidence of spiders/webs in preschool classroom downstairs.
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.

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Compliance Date
10/30/2025
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the hand sink was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

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Compliance Date
10/30/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash was found on the playgrounds B, C, D, E: cellophane, small broken plastic parts from the toys, plastic lids, paper.
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.

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Compliance Date
3/11/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by leaves, tree branches, spiderwebs were located on the Playground A for infants and toddlers.
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.

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Compliance Date
3/11/2026
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by all toys were removed from the classroom due to a director getting ready for painting the walls next week. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/4/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The daily activities for infants and toddlers did not include opportunity for outdoor play.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 8. states: Opportunity for outdoor play when weather permits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide infants/toddlers with outdoor play weather permitting.

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Compliance Date
10/30/2025
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