DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BLESSED BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE, LLC

003130534

(573) 714-2569

500 N MAIN ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-5050

BLESSED BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE, LLC

194 ANTLER TRL
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-2822

ASHER, ADISON JADE

blessedbeginningschildcare@yahoo.com


TESSA SMITH

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

36

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

04/08/2026

8:30 AM

10:21 AM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2511128536


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/30/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/30/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/30/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/30/2025
APPLICATION 01/20/2026
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/30/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/30/2025
POLICIES 09/30/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/30/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/27/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/27/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/28/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/07/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/30/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/30/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/28/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/28/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/20/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/22/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 4
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Erin Fiske, Caregiver 4 - 2 month through 14 month olds
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Adison Asher, Caregiver 2 - 21 month through 23 month olds
2 11 MIXED Barb Fiske & Morgan Oliger, Caregivers 5 - 2 year olds 6 - 3 through 5 year olds

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by TV located in the 2's classroom was unachored, sitting on top of the cubbies, and able to be tipped over onto children.
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
4/8/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of bleach and one bottle of multi-surface cleaner. The item(s) was/were located on the ground in the bathroom connected to both I/T rooms. The bathroom door was left 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/8/2026
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
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 2/24/2026.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/8/2026
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