DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LOVE THE CHILDREN PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE, LLC

002607870

(417) 731-4005

5055 N STATE HIGHWAY NN
OZARK
MO  65721-6648

LOVE THE CHILDREN PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE, LLC



 

WARREN, TINA LEE

tina@lovethechildrenpreschool.com


ANGEL DONSON

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

46

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

07/02/2026

12:30 PM

1:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2515794348


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/14/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/12/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/19/2016
POLICIES 12/19/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/19/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/19/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/19/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/19/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/19/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/03/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/03/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/03/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/24/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/21/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/26/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/18/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/18/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/20/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/21/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/12/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/12/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/12/2025




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 4
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED Emma Brotherton with seven children. Six children are ages 3-5 years old and one child is 2 years old.
2 10 MIXED Azjah McDowell with 10 children. Seven children are ages 3-5 years old and three children are age 2 years old.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Terri Warren with eight children ages 4-5 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 walls located the middle preschool classroom downstairs was/were not in good condition as evidenced by presence of chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked closet next to the bathrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/2/2026
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
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
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
Medication was not stored out of children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (E) states: All medication shall be stored out of reach of children or in a locked container.
Correction Required
Medication shall be inaccessible to children and handled as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/2/2026
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