DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARN AND GROW ORGANIC DAYCARE

002817796

(417) 647-5207

545 N WALNUT AVE
REPUBLIC
MO  65738-1459

L & G ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC



 

MUNDER, MELANIE ANN

learnandgroworganicdaycare@gmail.com


LORI SCHUMER

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

24

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/20/2026

8:39 AM

9:28 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2517058014


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 02/06/2020
STAFF SHEET 02/06/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/18/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/28/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/06/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/06/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/23/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/19/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/20/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/20/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/06/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/22/2020
POLICIES 06/22/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/03/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/06/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/02/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/05/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/18/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/20/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/21/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/05/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/05/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/21/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 3
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alisha Vallance and Autumn Cantrell were in ratio with five children. The youngest child was 9-months-old and the oldest child was 2-years-old.
1 5 MIXED Melanie Munder was in ratio with five children ages 2-4-years-old. Two of the children were 2-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 infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/20/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by several areas of high grass around the fence and side of building.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that an outlet in the front area where children were watching a video was uncovered.
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
8/20/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by various vines including morning glory flowering vines were growing through and over the fence.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, brown Little Tykes play kitchen, in the outside play area was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by broken areas around the area on top of the play stove top.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, brown bench, in the outdoor play area was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by several holes in the seat and back part of the bench creating sharp areas..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Facility did not submit the 2025 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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