DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE BACKYARD PLAYSCHOOL CENTER, LLC

002870960

(573) 687-2700

114 W FRANCIS ST
STURGEON
MO  65284-9232

THE BACKYARD PLAYSCHOOL CENTER, LLC

5179 AUDRAIN ROAD 241
CENTRALIA
MO  65240-6061

BRADT, BRANDY JO

thebackyardpc@yahoo.com


LU A GAINES

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

10 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/12/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2513160483


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/06/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/06/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/06/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/06/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/21/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/21/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/29/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/29/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/23/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/23/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/23/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/24/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/24/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/05/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/24/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/24/2021
POLICIES 04/24/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/24/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/29/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/23/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/24/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/24/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/24/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Adria Brantley 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
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Compliance Date
5/12/2026
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 9/9/2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/12/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/12/2026
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