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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
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Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/25/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
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Violation
The facility's catered meal did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (C) states: If meals are catered, a sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils shall be provided.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide food preparation equipment and use an approved caterer as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's catered meal did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no hot or cold running water.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (C) states: If meals are catered, a sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils shall be provided.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide food preparation equipment and use an approved caterer as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's outdoor play space is used at the same time by children from the infant/toddler unit and preschool/school-age children as evidenced by all classrooms went outside at the same time, including the infant classroom that had five children under the age of 2-years-old. This facility does have a separate outdoor infant plays pace but the gate is currently not attached to create separation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (B) 1. states: Outdoor play space for infants and toddlers shall be separate from that used for older children or the same space shall be used at different times. (This rule does not apply to group day care homes with a maximum of four (4) infant/toddlers or to day care centers licensed for a maximum of twenty (20) children, including no more than four (4) infant/toddlers.)
Correction Required
The facility shall provide separate play space or separate outdoor play times as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's catered meal did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no storage space for food, dishes, and cooking utensils.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (C) states: If meals are catered, a sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils shall be provided.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide food preparation equipment and use an approved caterer as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.
Correction Required
The kitchen shall be equipped as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
4/21/2026
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Violation
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by food was being catered without prior approval.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (A) states: A kitchen shall be required for meal preparation unless meals are catered from a source approved by the local or state sanitarian, or both.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide food preparation equipment and use an approved caterer as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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Violation
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Correction Required
The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
4/21/2026
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Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table adjacent to the group space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
4/21/2026
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Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/21/2026
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Violation
The walls located located in the infant/toddler unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the walls are being constructed.
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
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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Violation
The walls located on the wall close to the bathroom in the school age room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the orange paint peeling off in large sections.
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
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Violation
Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is concrete.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
4/21/2026
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one tub of Hydrocortisone cream, one tub of Triamcinolone Acetonide, one tube of A&D ointment, two tubes of Triamcinolone Acetonide, one tube Vitamin A&D, and one tube Desitin. The item(s) was/were located on the shelf under the diapering table.
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
4/21/2026
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the school age classroom, on the bottom shelf of a cart.
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
4/21/2026
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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that two outlet covers in the infant/toddler space were cracked and missing pieces.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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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 outlets in the school age classroom were missing 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
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/21/2026
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Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children under the age of 24-months-old were moved into a space that is not approved by Fire and Safety, Child care Regulations and the Bureau of Environmental Health Services due to a ruptured water pipe.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
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Violation
A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in the preschool classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (13) (A) states: Unvented fuel-fired room heaters, portable electrical space heaters, or floor furnaces shall not be used during child care hours. The provider shall sign a compliance letter verifying that such equipment will not be used.
Correction Required
Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/21/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
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Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty children, ages 11-months-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by five 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
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
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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
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch only consisted of chicken nuggets, mac'n'cheese, green grapes, and a bottle of water.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
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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
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
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