DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SAVANNAH HEAD START, CAPSTJOE

001785279

(816) 324-0070

304 N 4TH ST
SAVANNAH
MO  64485

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF GREATER ST. JOSEPH

817 MONTEREY ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64503

WESTCOTT, CATHY ANNE

aphillips@capstjoe.org

Incorporated

PATRICIA K LUCAS

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

04/29/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2512307508


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/26/2003
POLICIES 06/26/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/13/2003
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/13/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/26/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/26/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/03/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/26/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/26/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/26/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/26/2003
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/29/2007
APPLICATION 11/29/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/18/2021
STAFF SHEET 02/03/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/14/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/13/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/18/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/13/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/13/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/12/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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 annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/7/2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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: Brenda Kempa (1 clock hour).
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
4/28/2026
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jennifer Stevens.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/16/2026
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