MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
COUGAR DEN DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

Facility DVN
002360412

Phone
(573) 209-3333

Physical Address
25489 HERITAGE AVE
LEWISTOWN
MO 63452-2352

Owner
COUGAR DEN DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
STEGEMAN, SHERRY

E-mail Address
cougardendaycare@marktwain.net

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
BETHANY DUCKWORTH

Age Range
BIRTH - 10 YEARS

Capacity
48

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
06/03/2026

Arrival Time
11:50 AM

Departure Time
12:48 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2514397864

Document	Document-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	10/26/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	04/24/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	10/04/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE	11/01/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	10/04/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	10/04/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	10/04/2012
POLICIES	10/04/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	11/06/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	02/22/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	06/01/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	08/14/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	10/08/2019
SAMPLE FORMS	10/04/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	11/07/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/07/2012
APPLICATION	07/07/2020
STAFF SHEET	07/07/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	09/22/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	10/17/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	10/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	08/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	07/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	10/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	10/01/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 5

Total Children 19

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Staff: Audrey Rayl. Age range 14 months through 23 months.
1	7	MIXED	Staff: Madelyn Smith. Age range 2 years through 4 years. Six 2 year old children.
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Staff: Lori Miller and Sherri Lay. Not counted in staff/child ratio at the time of inspection.
1	9	PRESCHOOL	Staff: Tami Redd. Age range 3 years through 4 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

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 Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 10 to 14 inches measuring different placement of cots. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment. Correction Required Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 6/3/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Compliance

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Not Observed

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