DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OZARK ACTION, INC.

000641907

(417) 778-7579

612 ANDREWS ST
ALTON
MO  65606

OZARK ACTION, INC.

RR 71 BOX 1007
ALTON
MO  65606-9701

MYERS, MICHELE

hs-ehsstateinspections@oaiwp.org

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/28/2026

12:50 PM

2:52 PM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2518885599


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/05/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/05/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/05/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/05/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/05/1995
POLICIES 06/05/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/05/1995
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/05/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/06/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/28/2018
APPLICATION 04/01/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/01/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/01/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/21/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/21/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/07/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/31/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/31/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/31/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/02/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 2
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Holly Tucker and Michele Myers not children in attendance.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the steps to the deck used as the children's exit to the building to the play yard had open risers that measured 5 1/2 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches between the fence post and the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/28/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large hole accessible to the children at the base of a fence post.
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
8/28/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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