DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE CRAYON ACADEMY, LLC

002946950

(417) 766-8093

1381 E DIVISION ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65803-3870

THE CRAYON ACADEMY, LLC

5518 S KIMBROUGH AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65810-2730

MOORE, JANELLE

thecrayonacademy@yahoo.com


ANGEL DONSON

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/27/2026

12:30 PM

2:54 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2518850264


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/10/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/21/2026
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/09/2026
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/09/2026
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/09/2026
APPLICATION 04/10/2026
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/10/2026
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/09/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/11/2026
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/10/2026
POLICIES 01/09/2026
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/12/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/10/2026
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/11/2026
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/04/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/08/2026
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/24/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/10/2026
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/09/2026
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/09/2026
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/10/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/09/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/24/2026




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 8
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 8 MIXED Kalynn Mahon with eight children. One child is 3 years old and seven children are age 2 years old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Janelle Moore and Alexis James were present in the building.
2 3 PRESCHOOL Cassandra Jordan and Haili Good with three children age 4 years old.
2 5 PRESCHOOL Chloe Craker and Allyson McDowell with five children ages 3-4 years old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Tristen Craker with five children age 3 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 has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by three trashcans containing food did not have a lid.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/27/2026
Violation
The walls located in the cafeteria was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a large area has peeling paint.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there is no resilient material under the blue slide, two blue sings, climbing dome and monkey bar (bare ground).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located by the cafeteria was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a section is peeling off the ground.
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
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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
Furniture/equipment, door, in the cafeteria hallway was not in good condition as evidenced by presence of a hole.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Allyson McDowell, Tristen Craker and Haili James.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
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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 Tristen Craker and Haili James 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
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Compliance Date

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: Tristen Craker and Haili James.
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
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Compliance Date

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
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
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