DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INCORPORATED

000708596

(573) 754-5471

130 MEMORIAL DR
LOUISIANA
MO  63353-2418

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INCORPORATED

909 BROADWAY
HANNIBAL
MO  63401-4249

HOUSE, CHERYL LYNN

louhs1@douglassonline.org

Incorporated

AMY MITCHELL

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

55

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/10/2026

10:55 AM

12:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2514797273


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/30/2009
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/30/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/25/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/20/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/22/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/15/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/03/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/08/2015
APPLICATION 02/11/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/02/2008
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/14/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/15/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/09/2024
POLICIES 06/10/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 06/10/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/10/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/10/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/14/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/12/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/01/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/01/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/01/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 6
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kenna Colbert and Carla Atterbury were in attendance with five children ages 6-months-old through 2-years-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Willa Lewis and Robyn Adams were in attendance with six children ages 2-months-old through 22-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cheryl House (director) and Ashley Long (kitchen manager) were present during the inspection.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility cares for children under the age of 24 months and doors did not swing in the direction of egress travel as evidenced by the doors swing into the classroom against means of egress.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (6) . states: Facilities caring for children under the age of twenty-four (24) months shall have two (2) means of egress out of each room that is dedicated for their use. One (1) means of egress shall lead directly outside at level exit discharge. Both exit doors shall be a minimum of thirty-six inches (36") wide or wider to accommodate the largest crib in the room. Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel. The direct exit outside is not required if the entire facility is protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain means of egress for children under 24 months as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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
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