DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CURIOUS KIDS GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER

001238388

(573) 243-7734

190 BAVARIAN RDG
JACKSON
MO  63755-3283

ILLERS, DONNA JEAN



 

ILLERS, DONNA JEAN

CURIOUSKIDS99@HOTMAIL.COM


JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/11/2026

11:10 AM

11:58 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2512991943


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/31/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/31/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/01/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/01/1999
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/31/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/01/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/01/1999
POLICIES 06/01/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/01/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/01/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/01/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/18/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/02/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/24/2004
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/13/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/19/2017
APPLICATION 04/08/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/10/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/28/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/21/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/08/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/21/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/21/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/31/2002



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 10
Total Children 42
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Megan Pulliam and Avri Tillman with five children nine months to twenty months.
4 19 MIXED The following group was outside: Caregivers: Colton Watson, Abbey Rosborg, Faith Kempfer and Debbijo Payne with ten children two years of age and nine children three years of age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ami Illers- Cook
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Katie Hoffmeister and Donna Illers with fourteen children four years of age to five years of age.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Hailey Wilson with four children three years of age to four years of age.

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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, blue stationary car, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by two holes were located on the inside area of the car.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, blue table, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish located on top of the table was cracked resulting in sharp edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/11/2026
Violation
Outdoor equipment, storage tote, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the right corner of the tote was cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, tower climber, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by a crack was located on the bottom yellow area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/11/2026
Violation
Outdoor equipment, yellow slide, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by a hole was located in the upper left and upper right side of the slide.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/11/2026
Violation
Furniture/equipment, gray chair, in the Preschool Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the seat was torn resulting in exposed foam.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/11/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Madison Landgraf needs 4 hours and Elizabeth Snider needs 4 hours for 2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Lisa Caruso needs ten hours, Ami Illers needs 9.5 hours, Donna Illers needs 9 hours, Abbey Rosborg needs 7 hours and Kayleigh Wilson needs 3 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Faith Kempfer, Quianna King, Kaleigh Wilson and Katie Hoffmeister did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Emma Andrews and Avri Tillman did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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