DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DISCOVERY DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

003053323

(417) 988-5679

2872 S MEADOWBROOK AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-5925

EWP ENTERPRISE LLC



 

PILKINTON, MANDI KAY

Discoverydaycarepreschoolmo@gmail.com


ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

56

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/13/2026

9:50 AM

11:25 AM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2509735367


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/31/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/31/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/04/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/31/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/11/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/18/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/23/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/23/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/20/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/20/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/27/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/10/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/14/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/14/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/07/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/14/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/14/2025
APPLICATION 03/14/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/11/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 11
Total Children 48
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Haylee Prest and Hope Young with 6 children ages 5-months to 10 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Abigail Wethey and Caroline Bohna with 6 children ages 12 months to 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Mandi Pilkinton not counting in staff/child ratio.
4 20 PRESCHOOL Avery Pilkinton, Alisabeth Lanois, Paris White and Daesha Larson with 20 children on the play yard ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Alexis Groom with 10 children ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old. This included 4-2-year-old children.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Hailey Kamberaj with 6 children ages 2-years-old.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the closet on the west wall of the toddler room, the diapering table had been pushed back too far in the closet making part of the room a blind spot.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the middle of the west wall, of the infant classroom which made the area on the other side of the refrigerator a blind spot. This was a new full size refrigerator. This was corrected during the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, trike, in play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bar covers.
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
3/13/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The medical examination report on file for Hailey Kamberaj was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Hailey Kamberaj.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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