DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TIGER TOTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002019523

(573) 441-0919

1609 PARIS RD STE 101
COLUMBIA
MO  65201-0009

TIGER TOTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC



 


TIGERTOTSCDC@YAHOO.COM


JOY LYNN NICHOLS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

207

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

27 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 45 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES 8 DIFFERENT ADDRESSES--; 1609 PARIS RD, STE 101: 51 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS; 1609 PARIS RD, STE 100: 16 CAPACITY, BIRTH THROUGH 2 YEARS; 1605 PARIS RD: 31 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS; 1603 PARIS RD: 22 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS; 806 N WILLIAMS ST: 26 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS; 1607 PARIS RD: 13 CAPACITY, BIRTH THROUGH 2 YEARS; 1611 PARIS RD: 16 CAPACITY, BIRTH THROUGH 2 YEARS; 907 SANDIFER AVE: 32 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

08/28/2026

11:30 AM

1:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2518806214


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/07/2006
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/29/2007
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/18/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/17/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/26/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 08/25/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/25/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/17/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/25/2010
POLICIES 08/30/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/25/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/27/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/30/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/04/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/08/2017
APPLICATION 10/22/2018
STAFF SHEET 12/21/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/17/2006
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/05/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/17/2006
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/08/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/17/2006
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 11/17/2006
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/05/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/06/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/17/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/17/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/14/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   11/7/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 22
Total Children 115
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bldg. 1609, Ste. 100; children ages 13 months to 18 months; Marissa Crandall and Samantha Moser
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bldg. 1609, Ste. 100; children ages 9 months to 13 months; Rilee Wolfe and Mariah Hill
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bldg. 1611; children ages 1 month to 7 months; Kacy Walls and Jalynn Kelleher
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bldg. 1611; children ages 5 months to 7 months; Lisa Allen
1 8 MIXED Bldg. 806 William; children ages four to six; Jessica Davis
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Paul Prevo (owner); Christy Prevo (owner); Destiny Tindall (staff); Gwen Haar (staff); and Raegin Castaneda (cook)
2 19 PRESCHOOL Bldg. 1603; children ages three and four; Sydney Smyth and Hailie Smith
1 7 PRESCHOOL Bldg. 907 Sandifer; children ages four and five; Layla Young
1 9 PRESCHOOL Bldg. 907 Sandifer; children ages four and five; Ariah Stevenson
1 10 PRESCHOOL Bldg. 1609, Ste. 100; all children age three; Jasmine Tinker
1 10 PRESCHOOL Bldg. 1609, Ste. 101; all children age three; Hayley Kettle
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Bldg. 1609, Ste. 101; Liz Roberts
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Bldg. 1609, Ste. 101; Tianna Nash
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Bldg. 1609, Ste. 101; Alicia Flores

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/12/2026
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/11/2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located to the right of the classroom entrance above the table was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the wall.
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
8/28/2026
Violation
The walls located in the School House to the right of the classroom entrance was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the previous hole had been repaired, but another hole was present near it.
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

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
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by two infants under age 12 months had a blanket with them in the crib (both children were awake and the teacher removed the blankets).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/28/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Raegin Castenada needs 1.5 hours; Tamera Davison needs 2.75 hours; Kaylynn Hood needs .5 hour; Hayley Kettle needs 12 hours; Hannah Niedert needs 5 hours; and Haile Smith needs .25 hour.
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
8/28/2026
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director is currently a student and present at the facility 20-25 hours per week.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/28/2026
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Jami King and Amy Pacas as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/26/2026
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Jami King and Jasmine Tinker.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/26/2026
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The registered fictitious name on the Secretary of State's website shows that Paul Prevo and Christy Prevo are the owners, not Tiger Tots Child Development Center, LLC. Proof of ownership of the registered fictitious name showing the owner as Tiger Tots Child Development Center, LLC, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Daelyn Coulibaly, Delani Richardson, Jada Zachery, Jessie Osborn, and Alex Magill (8/28/26--all background checks received, except for Delani Richardson).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed