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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
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Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the chest deep freezer in the room by the kitchen was not latched/locked.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door leading to the upstairs which is not approved for childcare space was unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
3/26/2026
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with standing water. The item(s) was/were located in the eating area in front of the kitchen.
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
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
3/26/2026
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one gallon of Mean Green cleaner and a tube of caulk. The item(s) was/were located on the floor directly inside the kitchen. The gate was open..
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
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
3/26/2026
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Violation
The walls located in the small paneled room leading to the back playground was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a section of the paneling on the left hand side of the room when you enter is not attached to the wall and is pulling from the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The floors located kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 tiles have missing pieces exposing wood subfloor. The area is not easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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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 was not in good condition in that the wooden fence panels located to the right of the playground were not secure. In addition, there were nails/screws sticking out of the fence boards on the weak panel.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the chest deep freezer in the Storage Room was not latched/locked.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cord for the pencil sharpener in the Purple Preschool Room was not secured to the wall.
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
3/26/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
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Violation
The means of egress in the infant/toddler unit was obstructed in that there were 3 walkers in front of the exit door and the outside of the exit door was leaves, sticks and debris blocking the door from opening.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The door, located in the room leading to back playground, used as an exit from the facility was locked/latched and the lock/latch was higher than 50 inches above the finished floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
3/26/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
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Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in the office.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by there was no plan posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
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Violation
Outdoor equipment, the Caterpillar Tunnel, specifically the primary colored one, in the Back Playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the panel was cracked exposing sharp edges.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
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Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 6 children , ages 7 months through 3 years, were cared for by 1 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
3/26/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
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Violation
A child 3 years of age (2 three-year-olds) years of age was in the I/T room with 26 children in attendance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer.
Correction Required
A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
3/26/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
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Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was Little Ceasars cheese pizza, breadsticks, fruit cocktail and juice boxes.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
3/26/2026
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Violation
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (E) states: One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
Correction Required
Milk shall be served as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
3/26/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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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. —
Not Observed
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
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