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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
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Violation The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity. Correction Required The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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Violation The walls located the yellow room (classroom on the left upon entering facility) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by behind the entrance door from the front lobby, in the corner there was a patch of wall that has paint/sheet rock chipping off measuring approximately 4 inches. 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 4/7/2026
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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 outlet cover were missing in two preschool classrooms at two separate outlets. 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 4/7/2026
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Violation The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use. Correction Required Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 4/7/2026
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Violation The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured five inches between the chain link fence and the parking lot gate to the playground. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 4/7/2026
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Violation The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured twelve inches at the bottom of the chain link fence along the blacktop portion of the playground where the bracket has become detached. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 4/7/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
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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 requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Daphne Rice needs 12 hours. Bailey Williams need 6 hours. (12/12/25, the following staff still need clock hours: Daphne Rice needs 6.75 hours, Bailey Williams needs 1 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 Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 4/7/2026
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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: Daphne Rice needs 5.25 hours, Bailey Williams needs 11 hours, and Jesse Bruce needs 8.50 hours. As of April 7, 2026, Daphne Rice needs 3.25 hours and Jesse Bruce needs 6.50 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
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
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Violation Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 24 children , ages 3-years-old through 5-years-old, were cared for by 2 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 Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 4/7/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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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
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
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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
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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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. —
Not Observed
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
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