DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEGACY EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC

002978961

(417) 383-5055

1225 S ASH ST
BUFFALO
MO  65622-9327

LEGACY EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC



 

MURPHY, AMANDA SUZANNE

legacyacademybuffalo@gmail.com


KATINA D KATTICH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

95

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

37 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/28/2026

11:30 AM

12:44 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2512399931


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/02/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/18/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/13/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/18/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/23/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/23/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/17/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/17/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/13/2025
POLICIES 01/18/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/13/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/21/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/24/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/02/2025
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/24/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 12/14/2022
APPLICATION 04/15/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/13/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/07/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/24/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/24/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/01/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/15/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/15/2025




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 15
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Andrea Long present with four children 4months- 12 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Mary Wisdom present with four children ages 12-23 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Anna Bailey and Mylissa Carver present with eight children at naptime ages 12 months-35 months
8 1 MIXED Caregiver Karmen Mezzacapa present with eight children outside three- 2y, three-3 yr, one-4 yr and one-5 year old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Amanda Murphy present with zero children present.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Courtney Atkinson and Rhonda Hill present with ten children ages 4-5 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in in two of the preschool rooms, one room was not being used on 4/28/26.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/28/2026
Violation
The floors located in hall leading to preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the concrete is cracking .
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
4/28/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: employee purse and backpack. The item(s) was/were located in the I/T hallway.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/28/2026
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by Utility closet on preschool side hallway did not have a lock on the door allowing children to enter into the closet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance