DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, EUREKA

002639112

(636) 938-3999

76 THE LEGENDS PKWY
EUREKA
MO  63025-3801

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC



 

BUEKER, TINA MARIE

director.eureka@cadence-academy.com

Incorporated

THERESA BROZ

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

202

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

52 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 44 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/07/2026

9:00 AM

12:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2510941774


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/06/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/06/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/06/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/06/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/06/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/06/2017
POLICIES 02/06/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/27/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 02/06/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/06/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/23/2017
STAFF SHEET 02/21/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/19/2017
APPLICATION 12/17/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/07/2026
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/19/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/07/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/22/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/07/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/20/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/10/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/07/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/07/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/01/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/07/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/07/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/18/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 11
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 90
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Emily Higley, teacher, was present with three children ages 5-months-old to 10-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Madison Kacer, teacher, was present with three children ages 5-months-old to 8-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Katherine Woolford, teacher, and Lakin McConigle, Administrative Assistant, were present with eight children ages 15-months-old to 23-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Donna Henley, teacher, was present with four children ages 14-months-old to 21-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Madison Higley, teacher, was present with four children ages 16-months-old to 20-months-old
1 8 MIXED Hailey Williams, teacher, was present with eight children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old
2 16 MIXED Natasha Reese, teacher, and Angela West, teacher, were present with sixteen children ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old. There were two children age 2-years-old.
2 19 MIXED Sohair Elmagrabi, teacher, and Ridley Hertel, teacher, were present with nineteen children ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old. There was one child age 2-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tina Bueker, Director, Ashleigh Keillor, Assistant Director, Shastine Snow Woosley, teacher, were present with zero children
2 10 PRESCHOOL Cathy Lewis, teacher, and Smita Modi, teacher, were present with ten children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 7 PRESCHOOL Alyssa Duncan, teacher, was present with seven children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Star Charlton, teacher, was present with eight children age 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
The walls located in the bathroom between crocs and turtles was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a rusted section of 13 in by 2in on the metal door frame.
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

Violation
The concrete floors located in the giraffe room was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by the tiles were broken and concrete was exposed. There was some chunks of broken concrete in some of the cracks.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 7. states: Concrete floors in areas counted as child care space shall be covered with carpet, tile, linoleum or other floor covering.
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the giraffe room by the back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipped paint that measured 9in by 4in.
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

Violation
The floors located giraffe room by the back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were two broken tiles. There was some loose tile pieces from the broken tiles.
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

Violation
The floors located in the turtle room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were three broken tiles. There was some loose tile pieces from the broken tiles.
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

Violation
The floors located in the crocodile room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were four broken tiles. There was some loose tile pieces from the broken tiles.
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

Violation
The concrete floors located crocodile room, turtles, tigers and snakes was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by there were missing floor tiles that normally cover the concrete floors.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 7. states: Concrete floors in areas counted as child care space shall be covered with carpet, tile, linoleum or other floor covering.
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the tigers room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were eight broken tiles. There was some loose tile pieces from the broken tiles.
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

Violation
The floors located in the snakes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were nine broken tiles. There was some loose tile pieces from the broken tiles.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Tina Bueker needs 1 hour, Star Charlton needs 2 hours, Ridley Hertel needs 2 hours, Emily Higley needs 1 hour, Natasha Houston needs 1 hour, Ashleigh Keillor needs 2 hours, Shannon Lewis needs 2 hours, Lakin McMonigle needs 2 hours, Smita Modi needs 1 hour, Neena Radford needs 2 hours, Natasha Reese needs 1 hour, Shastine Snow Woosley needs 2 hours, and Hailey Williams needs 5 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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
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
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 older than five (5) years for Alyssa Duncan and Sohair Elmagrabi.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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