DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LANGUAGE TREE

002359308

(573) 424-2517

2311 E WALNUT ST
COLUMBIA
MO  65201-6430

THE LANGUAGE TREE



 

ELAM, LESLIE ELIZABETH

information@languagetreeimmersion.com

Incorporated

CYNTHIA D MADDOX

24 MONTHS - 13 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

06/25/2026

9:20 AM

11:07 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2515543883


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/30/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/09/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/09/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/09/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/09/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/09/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/09/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/09/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/09/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/09/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/16/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/14/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/29/2015
POLICIES 07/09/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 07/09/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/16/2015
APPLICATION 02/25/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/04/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/15/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/11/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/18/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/15/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/15/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  12:00PM   1:00PM   7/16/2015



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 8
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 MIXED In EY Spanish, caregivers Londynn Tesch and Stephanie Crocker with seven children who range in age from 2-years-old to 3-years-old with six children being 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Leslie Elam was present during the inspection.
1 6 PRESCHOOL In Front Spanish, caregiver Lorena Gil with six children who were all 3-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL In Big Spanish Room, caregivers Daniela Gracia and Madison Balvanz with eleven children who were all 4-years-old.
2 9 SCHOOL AGE In Gym, caregivers Sophia Raines and Emily Smith with nine children who ranged in age from 5 to 8-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there was an outlet in the Front Spanish room missing an outlet cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/25/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded 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
Not Observed
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
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