DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPARTA PRESCHOOL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

002886524

(417) 634-5366

174 N OAK AVE
SPARTA
MO  65753-8973

JASTCO, LLC



 

BROWN, KELSEY A

opscof@gmail.com


ANGEL DONSON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

05/20/2026

2:50 PM

4:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2513734185


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/19/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/19/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/24/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/24/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/24/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/24/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/24/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/24/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/24/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/24/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/24/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/24/2021
POLICIES 05/24/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/19/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/24/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/24/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/21/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/17/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/16/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/16/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/16/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:00PM   12/16/2021
  7:15AM   7:30AM   12/16/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 5
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Canice Inman and Tiffany Jennings with six children ages 9-23 months old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Addison Brown with seven children ages 3-4 years old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Reese Loveland with seven children. One child is 2 years old and six children are age 3 years old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Adelynn Gardner with seven children age 2 years old.

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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the weed barrier (black tarp) was exposed creating a tripping factor.
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
5/20/2026
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/20/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fence door has a board that is detached.
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
Submit Documentation

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/20/2026
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: Kelee Barr.
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 caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Adelynn Gardner.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Kelsey Brown.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
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