DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, IMPERIAL

002639158

(636) 296-4448

2862 SECKMAN RD
IMPERIAL
MO  63052-1941

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC



 

SULLIVAN, NATALIE D

DIRECTOR.IMPERIAL@CADENCE-ACADEMY.COM


BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/14/2026

10:30 AM

12:37 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2512145081


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/06/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/06/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/03/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/06/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/06/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/21/2017
POLICIES 02/06/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 02/06/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/06/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/19/2017
APPLICATION 12/17/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 02/11/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/01/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/07/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/26/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/10/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/07/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/25/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/25/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/14/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/21/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/30/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/14/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/14/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 16
Total Children 69
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristina Heckelthorn & Lauren Rositz, Caregivers 6 - 4-11 Month Olds
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amy Williams, Caregiver 4 - 9-11 Month Olds
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stacy Stringer & Joslyn Looney, Caregivers 7 - 15-22 Month Olds 1 -2 Year Old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Denise Mordis, Caregiver 3 - 22 Month Olds 1 - 2 Year Old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Natalie Sullivan, Director Angela Bennett, Assistant Director Jennifer Porter, Cook
1 8 PRESCHOOL Breanna Williams, Caregiver 8 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
2 12 PRESCHOOL Elizabeth Howard & Caydence Henke, Caregivers 12 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
2 12 PRESCHOOL Julie Griffin & Isabelle Carver, Caregivers 12 - 4 & 5 Year Olds
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Sabrina Avery & Kiley Erwin, Caregiver 15 - 2 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 floors located in the Fireflies Room, specifically in the bathroom located on the right was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a chunk of tile was missing in front of the toilet.
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
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Compliance Date
4/14/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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: Angela Bennett - 1 Clock Hour, Julie Griffin - 2.5 Clock Hours, Elizabeth Howard - 1 Clock Hour, Denise Mordis - 8 Clock Hours, Jennifer Porter - 4 Clock Hours, Lauren Rositz - 4 Clock Hours, Brandon Ruegge - 4 Clock Hours, Stacy Stringer - 7 Clock Hours, Natalie Sullivan - 7 Clock Hours & Amy Williams - 1.5 Clock 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Joslyn Looney.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical provider failed to mark whether or not the patient was in is in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for the following staff: Isabelle Carver & Kiley Erwin.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff 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
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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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
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
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