DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE NEST DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

003053770

(573) 351-9790

17214 STATE HIGHWAY 19
EMINENCE
MO  65466

THE NEST DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL



 

GREATHOUSE, MECHALA

ADMINOFFICE@THENESTEMINENCE.ORG

Incorporated

LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

26

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/19/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2509986409


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/22/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/09/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/05/2026
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/14/2026
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/14/2026
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/21/2026
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/03/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/21/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/03/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/03/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/03/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/03/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/03/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/16/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/02/2025




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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are pieces of broken toys throughout the playground and a broken red basket on the playground.
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/19/2026
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
Furniture/equipment, the cabinet door under the sink, in the I/T unit that will be a preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by the door was off the cabinet and leaning against the wall.
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
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Compliance Date
3/19/2026
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