Children Of Destiny Child Care
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services lists this provider as LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM, so it does not hold a child care license. Providers in this category are exempt from state licensing requirements, which means they are not inspected or monitored the way licensed providers are. Ask the provider what oversight it does operate under, and check with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services before enrolling.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2026-01-02 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo. Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/30/2025 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements Violation: The facility's evacuation/emergency plan is posted but does not include instructions for infants/nonambulatory children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) (A) states: An emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for nonambulatory infants and children. Correction Required: Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/30/2025 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) states: Fire and tornado drills shall be conducted at least every three (3) months and shall include all children in care. Unscheduled drills shall be held at the discretion of the state fire marshal or department. Each fire drill shall include a complete evacuation of all persons from the building. Correction Required: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/30/2025 |
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| 2025-11-07 | ANNUAL | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo. Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements Violation: The facility's evacuation/emergency plan is posted but does not include instructions for infants/nonambulatory children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) (A) states: An emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for nonambulatory infants and children. Correction Required: Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) states: Fire and tornado drills shall be conducted at least every three (3) months and shall include all children in care. Unscheduled drills shall be held at the discretion of the state fire marshal or department. Each fire drill shall include a complete evacuation of all persons from the building. Correction Required: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 candles. The item(s) was/were located in the school age girls bathroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials. Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/7/2025 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bottle of Bleach. The item(s) was/were located in the girls bathroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials. Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/7/2025 |
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| 2025-01-10 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that the medical provider failed to mark whether or not the patient was in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for the following caregivers: Caren Pruitt. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 2. states: The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1879 (6- 94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/10/2024 |
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| 2024-11-21 | ANNUAL | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that the medical provider failed to mark whether or not the patient was in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for the following caregivers: Caren Pruitt. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 2. states: The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1879 (6- 94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cords to the TV in the Bears Classroom were not secured to the wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 states: The premises of all facilities 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/21/2024 |
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| 2024-01-03 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 8 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 4/18/2023 & 8/21/2023. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission. Correction Required: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/29/2023 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that a Sports Physical was on file for Abigail Holland. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 2. states: The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1879 (6- 94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/14/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, Sanitizer Spray, Toilet Bowl Cleaner (4 bottles of each). The item(s) was/were located in the Girls Bathroom in the Cave Building. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials. Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/5/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a bolt was exposed at the bottom of the second post to the right of the corner there the 2 Playgrounds join on the fence surrounding the "Upper" Playground located at child height. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 states: The premises of all facilities 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: 12/5/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 2 boards at the bottom of the fence were not secured to the fence & had exposed screws. The first board was located at the bottom of the first panel to the left of the corner where the 2 Playgrounds join & the second board was located at the bottom of the second panel to the right of the same corner. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 states: The premises of all facilities 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: 12/5/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches at the corner right next to the building to the left of the gate. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2"). Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/5/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of a Propane Patio Heather was located on the concrete under the awning on the Playground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and 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: 11/22/2023 RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. Violation: Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility. Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/14/2023 |
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| 2023-11-13 | ANNUAL | 9 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 4/18/2023 & 8/21/2023. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission. Correction Required: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that a Sports Physical was on file for Abigail Holland. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 2. states: The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1879 (6- 94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the Storage Room (Door 7) was not locked/latched & was accessible to children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (A) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, Sanitizer Spray, Toilet Bowl Cleaner (4 bottles of each). The item(s) was/were located in the Girls Bathroom in the Cave Building. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials. Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 2 boards at the bottom of the fence were not secured to the fence & had exposed screws. The first board was located at the bottom of the first panel to the left of the corner where the 2 Playgrounds join & the second board was located at the bottom of the second panel to the right of the same corner. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 states: The premises of all facilities 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 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches at the corner right next to the building to the left of the gate. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2"). Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of a Propane Patio Heather was located on the concrete under the awning on the Playground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and 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 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a bolt was exposed at the bottom of the second post to the right of the corner there the 2 Playgrounds join on the fence surrounding the "Upper" Playground located at child height. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 states: The premises of all facilities 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 RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. Violation: Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility. Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2023-05-05 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-11-16 | ANNUAL | |
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