DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC

000167840

(573) 445-9488

2416 W ASH ST
COLUMBIA
MO  65203-0044

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC



 

MCWILLIAMS, KITANA

kitana.mcwilliams@kindercare.com


CYNTHIA D MADDOX

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

136

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/07/2026

10:00 AM

11:50 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2512855539


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/15/1985
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/15/1985
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/15/1985
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/15/1985
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/15/1985
POLICIES 05/15/1985
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/02/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/22/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/02/2006
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/17/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/02/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/15/1985
SAMPLE FORMS 05/15/1985
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/22/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/15/1985
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/15/1985
STAFF SHEET 03/13/2020
APPLICATION 03/13/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/13/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/02/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/15/1985
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/14/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/26/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/26/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/26/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/24/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/03/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 14
Total Children 69
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant C: Katheryn Ashley and Jesica Akers were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 12 months to 18 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant A: Felicity Story and Mohua Sikder were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 5 months to 1 year.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler A: Kandace Elsey and Shakara Turner were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 17 months to 22 months.
2 13 MIXED Discovery Preschool B: Maggie Bliss and Monica Soderman were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 2 years to 3 years with 12 children being 2 years of age. Staff and children were on the playground.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kitana McWilliams, director, and Nichole Hulett, kitchen staff, were both present during the inspection.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Pre A: Grace Hartford was the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 3 to 4 years.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Pre B: Jazlyn Schmiedt was the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 3 to 4 years.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Pre K: Raven Montague was the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 4 to 5 years.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Discovery Preschool A: Kyah Baker was the staff with the children. Children were all 2 years of age. Staff and children were on the playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in Pre B classroom on the outside of the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were small holes in the 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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kyah Baker as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Kyah Baker.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
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