DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WILD GRACE ACADEMY, LLC

003158283

(417) 233-1623

975 N LINDSEY AVE
REPUBLIC
MO  65738-1216

WILD GRACE ACADEMY, LLC

104 LONG DR
WILLARD
MO  65781-9126

HUTCHINGS, LORI MARIE

lori@wildgraceacademy.org


LORI SCHUMER

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/12/2026

9:31 AM

12:41 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2513124585


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/10/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/10/2026
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/20/2026
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/15/2025
POLICIES 12/15/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/08/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/08/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/20/2026
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/04/2026
STAFF SHEET 02/10/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/06/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/29/2026
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/16/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/12/2026
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/29/2026
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/29/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/29/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/07/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/08/2025
APPLICATION 12/08/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 10
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 8
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sara Iversen, Aidan Earl, and Deborah Larmore were in ratio with five children ages 11-months-22-months-old.
1 8 MIXED Emily Carter was in ratio with eight children ages 2-3-years-old. Two of the children were 2-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Whitney Ewaldt, Candace Branstetter, Heidi Peterson were in the facility but not in ratio.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Jr. Aide Callie Branstetter was in the room alone with eight children ages 4-5-years-old. Caregiver Angie Piper came into the classroom during the inspection to correct this violation.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there was an uncovered outlet in the 3's (mixed age) room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/12/2026
Violation
The walls located empty 2-3 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the wall next to the outside exit..
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large jagged rocks exposed in the area north of the retaining wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by not enough resilient material under the large slide attached to the large play piece.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The observed surface area under the slide on the plastic tree climber, and the airplane play structure, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by white PVC pipe had come apart in the area around the two metal car play equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/12/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the pre-K room. These were dangling and looped and could pose a strangulation hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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, piece of the pirate ship, in the outdoor playarea was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by sharp areas where it was broken off the pirate ship.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/12/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Deborah Larmore
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A Junior Aide, Callie Branstetter, was the sole caregiver for a group of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) 1. B. states: Shall not have the direct responsibility for a group of children as the sole caregiver.
Correction Required
Junior Aides shall not be the sole caregiver for a group of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Emily Carter 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: the administrative staff, Lori Hutchings, Ashley Bozeman, Candace Branstetter, and Whitney Ewaldt.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Coryn Toennis, as her temporary letter of eligibility expired on 3-28-26. Provider did not request the letter before the expiration date .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/12/2026
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Angela Piper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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