DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE SANDLOT PRESCHOOL AND ACTIVITY CENTER, LLC

002605247

(573) 696-2020

6420 E HIGHWAY 124
HALLSVILLE
MO  65255-4501

THE SANDLOT PRESCHOOL AND ACTIVITY CENTER, LLC

6420 E HIGHWAY 124
HALLSVILLE
MO  65255-4501

CRANE, BROOKE ELIZABETH

thesandlotkids2020@gmail.com


CYNTHIA D MADDOX

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/13/2026

8:50 AM

9:35 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2513144315


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/19/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/19/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/19/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/19/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/27/2016
POLICIES 10/19/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 10/19/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/19/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/11/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/19/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/19/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/19/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/02/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/02/2016
APPLICATION 09/14/2018
STAFF SHEET 10/13/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/03/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/28/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/03/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 7
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS In the I/T classroom, Cyndi Daly and Emma March were the staff with the children. The children ranged in age from 3 1/2 months to 19 months.
2 13 MIXED On the playground, Addison Daly and Leona Lambert with the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 2 years to 3 years with 8 children being 2 years of age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Brooke Crane, was present for a portion of the inspection.
2 15 PRESCHOOL In the Preschool classroom, Justice Graham and Audrey Wilhelm were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 3 years to 5 years.

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
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 2's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a spot approximately the size of a quarter of peeling paint. The spot was located on the far left wall next to the play kitchen.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located facing the wall next to the bathroom. The facility had installed a mirror above the diapering table that would allow a caregiver to see the classroom behind them as they were changing a diaper, however the mirror has come off the wall and is no longer in use. Due to the mirror missing, the caregiver no longer has the ability to maintain supervision.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A vehicle used to transport children was not licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (B) states: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
Correction Required
All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance