DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TOTS - EXCELSIOR SPRINGS LLC

003133353

(816) 637-9525

1452 KEARNEY RD
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
MO  64024-1746

TOTS - EXCELSIOR SPRINGS LLC



 

SHELTON, DIXIE L

DIXIE@TALENTEDTOTS.ORG


KATIE DANAE EDDINS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

135

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/27/2026

10:57 AM

11:42 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2518904783


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/29/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/27/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/06/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/28/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/27/2025
POLICIES 08/27/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/17/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/17/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/17/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/26/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/26/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/26/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/29/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/27/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/27/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/29/2025
APPLICATION 07/23/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/07/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/18/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/17/2025
SAMPLE FORMS 11/18/2025




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 15
Total Children 73
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Aubrey Eger and Jennifer Huffman were present with eight children under 12 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Emila Kojukar and Jasmin Gilbert were present with seven 1 year olds.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver: Shaylin Sharp was present with two 1 year olds.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers: Dixie Shelton and Dorris Scarborough were present no children in attendance.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Amber Balfour and Jadyn Noblet were present with fifteen 3 year olds.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Ashley Shelton and Rebbecca Denny were present with twelve 3-4 year olds.
3 18 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Sophia Stephenson, Kylie Martin, and Emily Friend were present with eighteen 4-5 year olds.
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers: Samantha McGregor and Ireland Dye were present with eleven 2 year olds.

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquafor and diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinets/totes in the 1 year old room, the 3 year old room and the 3-4 year old room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/27/2026
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by unlocked laundry room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

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
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