DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MAGIC KINGDOM, INC.

000269427

(816) 690-3933

704 SALEM
OAK GROVE
MO  64075

MAGIC KINGDOM, INC.



 

BALLOWE RATLIFF, JAMIE LYNN

mkpreschool@outlook.com

Incorporated

PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

88

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 72 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

03/24/2026

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2510395271


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/28/1987
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/1987
POLICIES 06/26/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/30/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/09/1987
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/26/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/11/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/31/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/31/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/09/1987
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/26/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/15/1987
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/17/1987
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/28/1987
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/27/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/18/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/18/2018
APPLICATION 06/08/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/28/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/05/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/13/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/28/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/28/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   3/11/2026
  7:00AM   8:00AM   3/11/2026



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 the black lining was coming up from under the fall zone creating a tripping hazard in several areas of 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
3/10/2026
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/10/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Ava Hixon.
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
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Compliance Date
3/13/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Ava Hixon.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/10/2026
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