DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MISSOURI VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

000749300

(660) 388-5911

618 S WEBER AVE
SALISBURY
MO  65281-1326

MISSOURI VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY



 

CROSS, KATHLEEN TARA

crossk@mvcaa.net

Incorporated

BETHANY DUCKWORTH

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

38

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

5 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/19/2026

11:08 AM

11:56 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2518391354


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/13/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/20/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/20/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/20/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/20/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/20/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/20/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/20/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/20/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 07/20/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/20/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/20/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/20/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/20/2018
POLICIES 07/20/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/20/2018
APPLICATION 05/20/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/30/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/27/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/17/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/20/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/04/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/17/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/17/2026




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 4
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Alyssa Pegelow, Deven King, Gwen Wilkey and Melody Palmer. No children in attendance as school starts back on 8-24-2026. Teacher work day to prepare and set up classrooms.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Gwen Wilkey within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located on the back wall underneath the window in Classroom 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint and drywall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was tall grass approximately 6 to 8 inches tall growing in the play yard. The play yard needs mowed.
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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