DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OZARK ACTION, INC.

000693398

(417) 683-5217

11612 STATE HWY Y
AVA
MO  65608-9769

OZARK ACTION, INC.

RR 1 BOX 500B
AVA
MO  65608-9769

DALTON, GAIL

HS-EHSstateinspections@oaiwp.org

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

36

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/29/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/26/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/26/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/26/2026
POLICIES 07/10/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/17/2009
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/29/2009
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/28/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/28/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/23/2002
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/17/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/30/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/16/2006
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/28/2009
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/20/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/26/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/07/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/10/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/07/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/03/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/07/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/26/2026




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 sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/26/2026
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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child on 3-26-26, 3 years of age was in the I/T room with 16 children in attendance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer.
Correction Required
A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/29/2026
Violation
A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with 18 children in attendance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer.
Correction Required
A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/29/2026
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