DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MERRELL, STEPHANIE L

001183839

(573) 655-4206

506 W WYACONDA ST
LA GRANGE
MO  63448-1107

MERRELL, STEPHANIE L



 

MERRELL, STEPHANIE L

stephaniemerrell@centurylink.net


BETHANY DUCKWORTH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

06/03/2026

2:12 PM

2:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2514397870


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/01/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/12/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/12/1999
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/20/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/22/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/12/1999
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/07/1999
POLICIES 02/03/2007
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 03/07/2017
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 03/24/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/12/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/12/1999
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/11/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/03/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/14/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/11/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/11/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  10:00AM   12:00PM   10/5/2021



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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 1
Total Children 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 9 MIXED Staff: Stephanie Merrell. Age range 13 months through 5 years old. Two children under 2 years old. 1 related child age 6 years old (school age) not counted in staff/child ratio.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there were 12 children ages 12 months through 9 years exceeding the capacity of 10.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/3/2026
Violation
Conditions specified on the license were not met as evidenced by there were 12 children in the Family Home facility cared for by 2 caregivers exceeding the max of 10 children (2 children under 2 years old, and ten children ages 3 through 9.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/3/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 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.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance