DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A SMALL WORLD PRE-SCHOOL, INC.

000169919

(573) 334-0969

1215 N KINGSHIGHWAY
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

A SMALL WORLD PRE-SCHOOL, INC.



 

MARTIN, LESLIE DIANE

SMALLWORLDKIDS@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

07/06/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2515811999


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 04/30/1996
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/30/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/30/1996
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/30/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/19/1996
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/26/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/26/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/26/1996
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/06/1996
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/09/1985
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/09/1993
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/09/1993
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/25/2017
APPLICATION 02/13/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/05/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/10/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/13/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/10/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/19/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/19/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/10/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/17/2025




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.

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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 7 inches. The opening was located towards the top of the gate (between gate and post). This gate is located to the left of the smaller playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/29/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Malia Vandermierden.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/25/2026
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
Facility did not submit the 2025-2026 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
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Compliance Date
6/25/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Malia Vandermierden.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/24/2026
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