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

03/24/2026

10:50 AM

12:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2510187659


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
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 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
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/11/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/04/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/04/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/04/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/17/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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
4 13 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Abigail Wethey, Hope Young, Alexa Metcalf, and Haylee Prest with 13 children ages 6 months to 2-years-old. These children were on the play yard.
1 9 MIXED Elizabeth Honey with 9 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. This included 3-2-year-old children.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Mandi Pilkinton, Eric Pilkinton and Avery Pilkinton not counting in staff/child ratio.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Hailey Kamberaj with 10 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Paris White with 9 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Alayna Givler with 7 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies in a tote and a mop bucket with water. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the staff bathroom. This bathroom door is not locked giving the children access, no child was observed unsupervised near this door during this inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/24/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children, ages 6 months to 2-years-old on the play yard, were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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