DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A PLACE TO GROW CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

003057025

(573) 717-6221

101 S MAIN ST
KENNETT
MO  63857-3039

A PLACE TO GROW CHILDCARE CENTER LLC



 

PARKER, ASHLEY NICOLE

ashleyp0995@icloud.com


LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

5 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

07/15/2026

9:05 AM

10:04 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2516417592


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/12/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/12/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/12/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/12/2024
POLICIES 08/12/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/12/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/18/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/30/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/30/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/30/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/30/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/27/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/27/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/26/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/27/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/16/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/16/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/16/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 6
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Chelsey Morton with one 2 month old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cook Tonya Anthony and Director Ashley Parker Director Ashley Parker came in during the inspection Tonya left for break during the inspection
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Tara Jessup with 3 years through 4 years old
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver Vaieyon Parker 5 years through 13 years old One child came in during the inspection
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Tralynne Miner four 2 year olds

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 was not in good condition in that one fence board next to the gate on the side of the playground next to the blue stationary bus is bending inward causing a gap of 3 inches to where a child could stick their arm through.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the light in the bathroom in the hallway by the door to the playground is out.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 was not in good condition in that the fence next to the gate on the side of the playground by the blue stationary bus has become unattached at the top causing a gap ranging from 3.5 inches to 5inches from the middle to the top .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there were chairs stacked on the table in the front school age room where they could fall if the table was bumped into.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/15/2026
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
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