DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MAGIC KINGDOM, INC.

000269427

(816) 690-3933

704 SALEM
OAK GROVE
MO  64075

MAGIC KINGDOM, INC.



 

BALLOWE RATLIFF, JAMIE LYNN

mkpreschool@outlook.com

Incorporated

PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

88

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 72 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

09/02/2026

9:00 AM

10:34 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2519171266


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/28/1987
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/1987
POLICIES 06/26/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/30/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/09/1987
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/26/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/11/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/31/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/31/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/09/1987
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/26/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/15/1987
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/17/1987
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/28/1987
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/27/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/18/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/18/2018
APPLICATION 06/08/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/31/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/28/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/07/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/31/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/31/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   3/11/2026
  7:00AM   8:00AM   3/11/2026



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 10
Total Children 53
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler Staff: Rachel Epperson
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS age range 9 months - 22 months Staff: Tammy Sudduth and Amanda McCook
2 18 MIXED 4 and 5 year olds 16 children are 4 years old and 2 children are 5 years old Staff: Kathy Gipson and Nikki Schambers
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Jamie Ballowe Ratliff
1 8 PRESCHOOL 3 year olds Staff: Jennifer Mathews
1 8 PRESCHOOL 4 year olds Staff: Catherine Doenges
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Crystal Lopez and Grace Carpenter

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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black lining is coming up through the fall zone and creating a tripping hazard on the preschool playground.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Rachel Epperson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/2/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Crystal Lopez.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
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
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