DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COX LEARNING CENTER BRANSON

002530603

(417) 348-8810

1192 BIRD RD
BRANSON
MO  65616-9101

LESTER E. COX MEDICAL CENTERS

950 E PRIMROSE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-5256

ARGUETA, MELISA MERCEDES

karrie.ridder@coxhealth.com


ANGEL DONSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

116

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/04/2026

12:25 PM

1:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2514641840


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/11/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/11/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 10/11/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/19/1923
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/22/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/22/2016
POLICIES 11/22/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/02/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/02/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/20/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/15/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/15/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/17/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/07/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/29/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/03/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/28/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:00PM   4:00PM   1/22/2019



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 11
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Melinda Blake with four children ages 5-11 months old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jenny McBride with three children age 1 year old.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Zion Shetley, Jennifer Andela, Kristina Koch, Tayor Loveland, Karrie Ridder and Melisa Argueta were present in the building.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Hailey Linkaus with nine children ages 3-4 years old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Morgan Windsor with nine children ages 4-5 years old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Aidan NeSmith with six children age 2 years old.