DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TENDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #9

001136425

(314) 426-1500

9632 MIDLAND BLVD
OVERLAND
MO  63114-3334

LS&B INC.



 

DOTSON, JESSICA NICOLE

MIDTCLC9@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

ADDISON P BAKER

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

86

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

07/08/2026

1:20 PM

3:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2516037776


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/18/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/23/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/23/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/24/1998
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/1998
POLICIES 06/22/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/26/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/1998
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/12/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/30/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/29/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/22/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/02/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/19/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/30/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/30/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/20/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/20/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/12/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/01/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/29/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/08/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   5/15/2026



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 13
Total Children 75
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Breanna Taylor and Opal Winston, present with eight children ages 4-weeks-old to 18-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Allyssa Pulley and Shiesha Collins, present with eight children ages 16-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 8 MIXED Caregivers, Camari Jackson and Nakeesia Thompson, present with eight children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. Five children ages 2-years-old were present.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Jessica Dotson and assistant Christina Thornton, present with zero children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Courtney Simmons, present with 10 children all ages 5-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Kendra Smith, present with 10 children all ages 3-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Abriah Martin, present with nine children all ages 4-years-old.
2 22 SCHOOL AGE Caregivers, Chanel Cooper and Olivia Young, present with 22 children ages 6-years-old to 10-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 an electrical plate was missing in that the light switch cover in the girl's bathroom is missing.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the lower level girl's bathroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a section of wall approximately 12-inches by 12-inches had been cut out and not securely reattached.
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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black tarp under the rubber mulch was exposed causing a tripping hazard in the infant/toddler play space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
Violation
The ceilings located in the lower level girl's bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a section of the ceiling approximately three inches in size is missing.
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
The walls located in the three's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a section of the wall above the window approximately eight inches in length is peeling and crumbling.
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

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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Shana Proudie needs 2 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A vehicle used to transport children was not licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (B) states: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
Correction Required
All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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