DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COOK, MARLENIA

000262684

(573) 379-0965

605 E 7TH ST
PORTAGEVILLE
MO  63873

COOK, MARLENIA



 

COOK, MARLENIA

marleniacook0@gmail.com


MELISSA JILL SMITH

BIRTH - 11 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

04/14/2026

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2511555307


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/03/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/03/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/16/2003
POLICIES 02/11/1987
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/31/1987
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 02/02/2011
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/11/1987
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/07/1997
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 12/12/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/07/2016
APPLICATION 01/09/2018
SAFETY PLAN 01/19/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/24/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:50AM   12:15PM   12/6/2012
  2:00PM   2:15PM   12/6/2012
  6:50AM   8:00AM   12/6/2012



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 2
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 10 MIXED Marlenia Cook, caregiver and approved assistant Kay Cook with one child age 11-months-old, one child age 12-months-old, one child age 19-months-old, two children age 2-years-old, three children age 3-years-old and two children age 4-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twenty children were in care on March 31, 2026..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/14/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by bare soil is showing so there is not enough resilient material is present to cushion the fall of a child by the blue and green slide and by the side of the bridge .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 7. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by files were not available for three children during the visit on March 31, 2026.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/1/2026
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there were no child attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (5) states: Daily child attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Child attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/14/2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Linda Lee, visiting neighbor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
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
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance