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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
Facility Information
Date of Report
12/27/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
003036431
Facility Name
CRAIG, CLARISSA
Facility Address
2837 SOUTHGATE LOOP
City
SEDALIA
Zip Code
65301-8842
Phone
(660) 473-1099
County
PETTIS
Assigned Specialist
RADNEY, HEATHER E
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
RSMo 210.211.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain or operate a child-care facility for children, or to advertise or hold himself or herself out as being able to perform any of the services as defined in section 210.201, without having in effect a written license granted by the department of elementary and secondary education.
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) Heather Radney conducted an investigation of the allegation that the provider is caring for too many children without a license. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information: RSMo 210.211.1 - It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain or operate a child-care facility for children, or to advertise or hold himself or herself out as being able to perform any of the services as defined in section 210.201, without having in effect a written license granted by the department of elementary and secondary education. On January 10, 2024, CI Radney conducted an unannounced investigation at 2837 Southgate Loop, Sedalia, MO 65301. CI Radney observed Alexia Figueroa, assistant, present with seven children including the provider's 7 year old, 4 year old and 3 year old children, and a 2 year old, a 2 year old, a 3 year old and 18 month old. On January 17, 2023, On January 17, 2024, CI Radney conducted a telephone interview with provider, Clarissa Craig. Her children are 7 years old, 5 years old and 3 years old and live in her home. She is caring for seven children, not including her two school age children. She is in the process of becoming licensed.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The provider must obtain licensure, an exemption from licensure, or reduce to six or fewer children in care, with a maximum of three children under 24-months-old. Y 1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
2/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA