DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

RUBBER DUCKIES

002721406

(573) 547-3558

4 KIEFNER ST
PERRYVILLE
MO  63775-2434

SHERRI AND MELINDA'S RUBBER DUCKIES LLC



 

SCHOEN, MELINDA KAY

dairywife01@yahoo.com


JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

49

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/12/2026

11:48 AM

1:07 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2509678797


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/04/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/05/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/19/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/05/2019
APPLICATION 04/09/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/10/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/05/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/05/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/05/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/05/2019
STAFF SHEET 09/05/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/26/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/26/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/06/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/06/2019
POLICIES 09/04/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/05/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/05/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/12/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/10/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/10/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/24/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/24/2025




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 4
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Melinda Schoen- Director Note: Melinda Schoen left roughly around 12:50 PM.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Sherri Hoelscher and Asia Gleason with sixteen children three years of age to five years of age.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Jennifer Boos with five 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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a dishwasher was being stored in the Infant/Toddler Unit.
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
3/12/2026
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5.5 inches. The gap was located at the bottom-right of the gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/12/2026
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a mouse trap was located at the bottom of the stairs and in the Infant/Toddler Unit.
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
3/12/2026
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, wooden climbing arch, in the green house was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish was splintered in various areas.
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
3/12/2026
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