DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

002682235

(573) 289-2151

301 W BROADWAY
COLUMBIA
MO  65203-3305

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

SANDERS, MEGHAN M

director@papermoonelc.com


JOY LYNN NICHOLS

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

38

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

05/05/2026

9:00 AM

9:42 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2512639876


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/29/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/17/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/17/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/09/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/01/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/13/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/09/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/13/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/29/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/13/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/13/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/12/2017
POLICIES 10/17/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 10/17/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/14/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 11/15/2017
STAFF SHEET 11/14/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/13/2017
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/18/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/18/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/18/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/13/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/05/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  6:00AM   8:00AM   11/13/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 17 PRESCHOOL children ages three to five; Meghan Sanders and Marly Wilson
1 6 PRESCHOOL children ages three and four; Maxine Zamora
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Sadie Mitchell

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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
The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint on the back wall.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/5/2026
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed