MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

Facility DVN
002549648

Phone
(573) 472-6333

Physical Address
123 ARTHUR
SIKESTON
MO 63801

Owner
DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
SOUTHARD, PEGGY SUE

E-mail Address
psouthard@daeoc.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
TESSA SMITH

Age Range
BIRTH - 5 YEARS

Capacity
40

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 18 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
05/07/2026

Arrival Time
9:00 AM

Departure Time
10:12 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2512876653

Document	Document-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	04/27/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	04/27/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE	04/27/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	01/13/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	04/27/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	04/27/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	04/27/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	04/11/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	04/11/2017
POLICIES	04/27/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	04/27/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	05/24/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	05/24/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	03/05/2020
APPLICATION	01/24/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	02/24/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST	04/10/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION	02/02/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION	04/10/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	04/10/2026

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 21

Total Children 33

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
3	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Amber Crow, Julia Wells, & Taylor Masterson, Caregivers 7 - 12 month through 18 month olds
3	7	MIXED	Brianna Crow, Ader Jackson, & Cameron Fisher, Caregivers 1 - 2 year old 6 - 3 year olds
2	6	MIXED	Tiffany Makin & Brianna Madigan, Caregivers Georgia Wheeler, Volunteer (not counting in ratio) 1 - 2 year old 5 - 3 year olds
7	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Peggy Southard, Director Tammy Hughes & Shawna Aters, Office Staff David Chartrau, Custodial Staff Brittany Gibson, Tonya Morefield, & Jennifer Cowan, Cooks
3	6	TWO YEAR OLDS	Stacy Wells, Denise Jarrett, & Carl Honorable, Caregivers 6 - 2 year olds
3	7	TWO YEAR OLDS	Harmony Moore, Miranda Limbach, Alexis Feece, Caregivers 7 - 2 year olds