DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CURIOUS KIDS GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER

001238388

(573) 243-7734

190 BAVARIAN RDG
JACKSON
MO  63755-3283

ILLERS, DONNA JEAN



 

ILLERS, DONNA JEAN

CURIOUSKIDS99@HOTMAIL.COM


JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/01/2026

8:07 AM

10:21 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2510599863


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/31/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/31/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/01/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/01/1999
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/31/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/01/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/01/1999
POLICIES 06/01/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/01/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/01/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/01/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/18/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/02/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/24/2004
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/13/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/19/2017
APPLICATION 04/08/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/10/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/28/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/21/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/08/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/21/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/21/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/31/2002



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 14
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 10
Total Children 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Lisa Caruso and Megan Pulliam with seven children ten months to twenty-three months.
3 18 MIXED At arrival: Caregiver/Director, Donna Illers and Elizabeth Snider with fourteen children four years of age to five years of age. During the inspection, two six year olds arrived. A three year old from Debbijo's room was added to this group. Another child three years of age arrived. Roughly around 9 AM, Caregiver, Katie Hoffmeister arrived and Donna stepped out of ratio. One child three years of age was moved back to Debbijo's room. Ratios now 2:17. Donna remained present with this class but not in ratio. (One child three years of age, six children four years of age, eight children five years of age and two children six years of age.)
2 11 PRESCHOOL At arrival: Caregiver, Debbijo Payne with eleven children three years of age to four years of age. During the inspection, one child three years of age was moved to Donna's class. Ratios changed to 1:10. Roughly around 9 AM, Hailey Wilson arrived. The three year old child was moved back to this classroom. changing ratios to 2:11.
1 16 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver, Ami Illers with sixteen children five years of age to nine years of age.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS At arrival: Caregiver, Faith Kempfer with eight children all two years of age. During the inspection, Caregiver, Abbey Rosborg arrived.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet in upstairs area was missing a protective outlet cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: balloons. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked office.
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
4/1/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: door knob kit with screws. The item(s) was/were located in the entry way.
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
4/1/2026
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two surge protectors in the upstairs area were missing a total of four protective outlet covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the upstairs classroom was obstructed in that a file cabinet was partially obstructing the way of travel.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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, gray chair, in the Preschool Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the seat was torn resulting in exposed foam.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, yellow slide, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by a hole was located in the upper left and upper right side of the slide.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, airplane and car, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/1/2026
Violation
Outdoor equipment, blue stationary car, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by two holes were located on the inside area of the car.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, blue table, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish located on top of the table was cracked resulting in 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, storage tote, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the right corner of the tote was cracked.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, tower climber, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by a crack was located on the bottom yellow area.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, playhouse, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the roof was cracked.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Madison Landgraf needs 4 hours and Elizabeth Snider needs 4 hours for 2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Brooke Balsman and Madison Landgraf. As of 3-9-26, MOPD ID number is needed for Madison Landgraf.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/1/2026
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Lisa Caruso needs ten hours, Ami Illers needs 9.5 hours, Donna Illers needs 9 hours, Abbey Rosborg needs 7 hours and Kayleigh Wilson needs 3 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Donna Illers and Ami Illers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/1/2026
Violation
Faith Kempfer, Quianna King, Kaleigh Wilson and Katie Hoffmeister did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Emma Andrews and Avri Tillman did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
More than 50 children were observed in care and the director/individual in charge was included in the staff/child ratios; this occurred outside of naptime and there was no emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (2) states: If a center has an attendance of more than fifty (50) children, the center director or individual in charge shall not be included in staff/child ratios except during naptime or on an emergency substitute basis.
Correction Required
The director/individual in charge shall not be included in the ratio except as allowed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/1/2026
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by three years of age to four years of age children , ages eleven, were cared for by one 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/1/2026
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