| Compliance List |
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
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Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/13/2026
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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
4/23/2026
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Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for entire staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
8/3/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: knives, toilet cleaners, disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and cabinets.
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
9/8/2026
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Violation
The floors located in growing threes was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.
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
6/22/2026
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Violation
The walls located wonderkids (bathroom door) and movers and shakers (outside of door) was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.
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
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Violation
The ceilings located in talented twos room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rusty vent.
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
8/3/2026
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Violation
The walls located in mover and shakers and growing threes was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue(4/9/2026), chipping paint, and toilet paper holder detaching from wall (exposed screws)(4/9/2026).
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
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Violation
The ceilings located throughout the center was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and stained/dusty ceiling tiles (bowing ceiling tile in Wonderkids bathroom)(4/6/2026).
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
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Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table within the group space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
9/8/2026
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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 was not in good condition in that broken in two places, and posts missing caps.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.
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
8/13/2026
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Violation
The floors located in superstars and wonderkids was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rugs.
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
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
9/8/2026
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Violation
The walls located in roly polies and wonderkids was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wood peeling off outside of the door door and sticky residue inside of door and paint and baseboard peeling off 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
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Violation
The floors located in talented twos was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.
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
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
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Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
7/15/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
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Violation
Furniture/equipment, drawer, in supertars was not in good condition as evidenced by broken face/missing knob/exposed screw.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.
Correction Required
The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/13/2026
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Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by couch in talented toddlers torn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/22/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Cara Albright, Delaney Brunk, Trista Donelson, Brooklyn Fine, Christina Foster, Kayla McCusker, Debbie Ross, Brooke Schuerman, Brooklyn Vosika, Alona Allred
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
7/15/2026
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Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Alona Allred.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/22/2026
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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: Courtney Banks-needs-8.5hrs; Makayla Bowman-needs-3.5hrs; Katie Cunningham-needs-8.5hrs; Sarrah Dinwiddie-needs-6hrs; Kristina Dinwiddie-need-3hrs; Jasmine Hawkins-needs-5hrs; Santana Hiatt-needs-7hrs; Jayde Keithley-needs-3.5hrs; JoLynn Russell-needs-5hrs.
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
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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
8/13/2026
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Violation
Delaney Brunk, Alona Allred and Shadon Saber did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
8/3/2026
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Violation
Patricia Murrillo did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
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Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Delaney Brunk, Trista Donelson(9/8/2026), Christina Foster(9/8/2026), Kayla McCusker, Debbie Ross(9/8/2026), Brooke Schuerman (9/8/2026), Brooklyn Vosika (9/8/2026), Alona Allred (9/8/2026) 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
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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: Cara Albright (9/8/2026), Delaney Brunk, Trista Donelson (9/8/2026), Kayla McCusker (9/8/2026), Debbie Ross (9/8/2026), Brooke Schuerman (9/8/2026), Brooklyn Vosika (9/8/2026), Alona Allred (9/8/2026).
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
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
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Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
7/14/2026
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Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
7/14/2026
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Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
7/14/2026
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Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
7/14/2026
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Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
7/14/2026
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Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
7/14/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
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Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver did not wash hands after assisting with toileting.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (A) states: Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, before food preparation or serving of food and at other times as needed.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
9/8/2026
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Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver did not instruct child to wash hands after toileting.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
9/8/2026
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
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Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing one morning snack component.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
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Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Cara Albright, Trista Donelson,Christina Foster, JoLynn Russell, Brooklyn Vosika, .
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
7/14/2026
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
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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. —
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
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