DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

1ST KIDS

000836519

(417) 468-2247

1001 S WHITE OAK ST
MARSHFIELD
MO  65706-2248

1ST KIDS

PO BOX 746
MARSHFIELD
MO  65706-0746

OWEN, DEBORAH DAWN

1STKIDS@MARSHFIELDFIRST.ORG

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

124

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 9 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/17/2026

9:31 AM

1:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2516525757


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/11/2026
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/22/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/22/2001
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/30/2012
POLICIES 03/30/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/30/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/09/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/09/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/09/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/09/1999
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/29/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/29/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/14/1999
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/14/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/21/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/18/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/27/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/27/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/27/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/16/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 12
Total Children 35
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashley Foglio and Jessica Dailey with 6 children ages 5 months to 16 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sara Klapp with 4 children ages 22 months to 24 months.
1 6 MIXED Trinity Whistle with 6 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. This included 5-2-year-olds.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Deborah Owen, Erin Law, Danoma Ragsdale, Kimberly Bertoldie, and Addison Dalton not counting in staff/child ratio.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Alivia O'Neal with 6 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Logan Methvin with 6 children ages 4-years-old.
1 7 SCHOOL AGE Jolie Gritts with 7 children ages 6-years-old to 10-year-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by annual written permission to apply sunscreen and or diaper cream was not on file for all children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the washers in the boy's and girl's bathrooms in C hallway were missing. These washers were replaced during the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/17/2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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 one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Halleigh Delong needs 1 hour for 2024.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Haleigh Delong needs 3 hours, and Ashley Arbogast needs 30 minutes.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by provider did not have 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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