DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE CRAYON ACADEMY, LLC

002946950

(417) 766-8093

1381 E DIVISION ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65803-3870

THE CRAYON ACADEMY, LLC

5518 S KIMBROUGH AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65810-2730

MOORE, JANELLE

thecrayonacademy@yahoo.com


ANGEL DONSON

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

07/09/2026

2:24 PM

4:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2516144819


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/10/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/21/2026
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/09/2026
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/09/2026
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/09/2026
APPLICATION 04/10/2026
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/10/2026
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/09/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/11/2026
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/10/2026
POLICIES 01/09/2026
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/12/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/10/2026
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/11/2026
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/04/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/08/2026
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/24/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/10/2026
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/09/2026
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/09/2026
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/10/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/09/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/24/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 5
Total Children 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 MIXED Chloe Cracker with six children. Two children are age 2 years old and four children are age 3 years old.
1 1 PRESCHOOL Kalynn Mahon with one child age 3 years old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Lacey White and Mackenzie Williams with 17 children ages 3-9 years old.
1 1 PRESCHOOL Allyson McDowell with one child age 5 years old.
0 1 PRESCHOOL One child was age five years old was in the classroom by herself.

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 one electrical outlet did not have a 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
7/9/2026
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there is no resilient material under the slide (bare ground).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

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
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Shakeela Bowman, Mackenzie Williams and Allyson McDowell.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by three children did not have parent permission for emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a five year old was in a classroom by herself for approximately 5-10 minutes.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one child's file is missing the second page of the enrollment page.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2026
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2026
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2026
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