DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BERRY PATCH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE LLC

002795140

(417) 732-7761

205 W HINES ST
REPUBLIC
MO  65738-1086

BERRY PATCH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE LLC



 

APPLEBERRY, APRIL DAWN

berrypatchdaycare@gmail.com


LORI SCHUMER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/20/2026

9:34 AM

10:49 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2517058019


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/08/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/08/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/08/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/08/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/08/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/08/2020
APPLICATION 09/12/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/12/2019
POLICIES 01/08/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/08/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/22/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/23/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/23/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/06/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/19/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/23/2020
STAFF SHEET 02/21/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/18/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/29/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/29/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/29/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/09/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 9
Total Children 42
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cathy Jay and Audrey Brown were in ratio with eight children ages 7-months-old to 14-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nichole Hebert and Addisen Hodges were in ratio with eight children ages 14-months-old to 2-years-old.
1 8 MIXED Maya Evans was in ratio with eight children ages 2-3-years-old. Three children were 2-years-old.
1 9 MIXED Alexa Metcalf was in ratio with nine children ages 2-6-years-old. One child was 2-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Michelle Richardson and Brittany Haase were in the facility but not in ratio with children.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Rilee Woods was in ratio with nine children ages 3-4-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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by in the infant play area, grass needs to be mowed and weeds removed around gate and along 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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by in the bigger kid play area, grass needs to be mowed and weeds removed.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by in the bigger kid play area the liner is exposed creating a tripping hazard.
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
8/20/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the siding of the building in the infant play area has several holes, possibly from hail damage, that are sharp.
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, the green and brown Step 2 table, in the infant play area was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by table was on its side which exposed sharp areas on the feet of the table.
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, the Little Tykes brown and blue climber, in the infant play area was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked area on the blue slide and broken area on the pink landing area above the slide that are sharp and could also pose a pinching hazard.
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, the pink and yellow scooter, in the infant play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken area on the bottom of the scooter which exposes 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

Violation
Outdoor equipment, the gray, brown and tan play house, in the infant play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken areas on the roof exposing sharp edges..
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, the red tricycle, in the infant play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken area on back of seat exposing 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