DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL CENTER, LLC

002271536

(573) 276-3473

209 W MAIN ST
MALDEN
MO  63863-2113

PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL CENTER, LLC



 

SEALS, GAIL

gailseals28@yahoo.com


TESSA SMITH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

63

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; MAIN BUILDING - 48 CAPACITY, BIRTH THRU 12 YEARS; BUILDING #2 - 15 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THRU 12 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 63 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 2 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

04/28/2026

9:00 AM

9:56 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

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DocumentDocument-Date
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/30/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/12/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/12/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/27/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/27/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/27/2008
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/27/2008
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/01/2011
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/03/1998
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/01/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/27/2008
POLICIES 05/27/2008
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/19/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/10/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/03/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/21/2018
APPLICATION 02/01/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/27/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/20/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/27/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/03/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   2/19/2013



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Diamond Wright, Caregiver 1 - 15 month old 1 - 2 year old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Gail Seals, Director (arrived 5 minutes into the inspection)
1 4 PRESCHOOL Karen Patton, Caregiver 1 - 3 year old 2 - 4 year old 1 - 5 year old
1 4 PRESCHOOL Annie Hill, Caregiver 4 - 3 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Annie Hill, Karen Patton, Gail Seals, and Diamond Wright within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/27/2026
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/27/2026
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/27/2026
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 infant/toddler unit behind the diapering table and under the window was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the linoleum was peeling back and exposing subflooring underneath.
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
4/28/2026
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
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: Annie Hill needs .25 clock hours and Gail Seals needs 2.5 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 3/1/24.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were removed from the facility during hours the facility is open and operating.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/28/2026
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Director, Gail Seals, has the staff and children files with her to prepare for the upcoming initial inspection at a second location.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/28/2026
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