DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TOTS - EXCELSIOR SPRINGS LLC

003133353

(816) 637-9525

1452 KEARNEY RD
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
MO  64024-1746

TOTS - EXCELSIOR SPRINGS LLC



 

SHELTON, DIXIE L

DIXIE@TALENTEDTOTS.ORG


KATIE EDDINS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

135

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/25/2026

11:02 AM

12:20 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2510803411


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/29/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/27/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/06/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/28/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/27/2025
POLICIES 08/27/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/17/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/17/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/17/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/26/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/26/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/26/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/29/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/27/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/27/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/29/2025
APPLICATION 07/23/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/07/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/18/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/17/2025
SAMPLE FORMS 11/18/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 18
Total Children 106
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Wee Ones - Caregiver: Rowyn Pekarek was present with four children under 6 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Roly Polys - Caregivers: Jennifer Huffman and Jessie Hundrick were present with eight children with two under 12 months old and six 1 year olds.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Movers & Shakers - Caregivers: Jasmine Tracy and Elizabeth Hormell were present with eight 1 year olds.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Wonderful Ones - Caregiver: Katelynne Karl was present with four 1 year olds.
2 13 MIXED Growing Threes - Caregivers: Emily Friend and Meadow Cruickshank were present with thirteen children with three 2 year olds and ten 3 year olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers: Destiny Ellison and Dixie Shelton were present with no children in attendance.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Superstars - Caregivers: Amber Balfour and Aubrey Eger were present with seventeen 3 year olds.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Wonderkids - Caregivers: Ashley Shelton and Jayme Whitmore were present with seventeen 3-4 year olds.
2 26 SCHOOL AGE Adventure Kids - Caregivers: Kylie Martin and Samantha Shelton were present with twenty-six children.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Talented Twos - Caregivers: Samantha McGregor and Allison Parker were present with nine 2 year olds.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, cabinet door under sink, in Talented Twos was not free of loose parts as evidenced by missing screw on hinge is making the door loose.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/25/2026
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a child who was under 12 months was sleeping with a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
3/25/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/18/2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 12/1/25, 11/5/2025, 3/4/2025, 8/18/2025 plus 5 children without admission dates.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/25/2026
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 7 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/25/2026
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/25/2026
Violation
3 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
3/25/2026
Violation
5 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
3/25/2026
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/25/2026
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/25/2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed