DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

APPLETREE LEARNING ADVENTURES, LLC

003062653

(573) 695-2514

26 COUNTY HIGHWAY 469
STEELE
MO  63877-8302

APPLETREE LEARNING ADVENTURES, LLC



 

FARMER, CARRY RENEE

steeleappletree@gmail.com


LESLEY WARREN

24 MONTHS - 10 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

06/23/2026

9:36 AM

11:46 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2515423477


DocumentDocument-Date
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/30/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/02/2026
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/30/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/02/2026
POLICIES 04/30/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/30/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/30/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/30/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/30/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/30/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/30/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/30/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/30/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/11/2026
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/30/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/30/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/01/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/30/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/08/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/11/2026
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/07/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/04/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   6/11/2024



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 28
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 13 MIXED Caregivers Ayleighonna Farmer and Addison Busby Four children aged 2 years old Nine children aged 3 years old
1 5 MIXED Caregiver Kathryn Willingham One child aged 2 years old One child aged 3 years old Three children aged 4 years old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Carry Farmer and Cook Tina Northcutt
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Amber Busby Ten children ages 3 years through 4 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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Kathryn Willingham.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medicals used for caregivers Ayleighonna Farmer and Addison Busby were from the doctor and did not state if they were in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the facility used the departments medical form, however it was not marked if the staff were in good physical and emotional health for caregivers Amber Busby and Kathryn Willingham.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.
Correction Required
Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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