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LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM License Exempt

Cradles And Cribs Childcare

Mount Vernon, MO · Lawrence County
411 S MAIN ST, Mount Vernon, MO 65712
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Quick Facts

Capacity
29 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (636) 699-5119
411 S MAIN ST
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
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License Exempt
Exempt from licensing

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.

License Number
003053547
License Holder
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MT. VERNON, MISSOURI
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
May 1, 2026
Licensor
LORI SCHUMER

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About the Provider

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CRADLES AND CRIBS CHILDCARE is a LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM in MOUNT VERNON MO, with a maximum capacity of 29 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-04-23 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by crib sheets were not fitted tight on the cribs in the infant room and the 2 year old room.

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: 4/13/2026

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 over 3 1/2 inches on both the northwest and southwest corners of the fence..

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: 4/23/2026

2026-04-06 ANNUAL 6 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by crib sheets were not fitted tight on the cribs in the infant room and the 2 year old room.

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 over 3 1/2 inches on both the northwest and southwest corners of the fence..

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 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Two child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/6/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/6/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C) states: Full name, address and phone number of a friend or relative who might be reached in an emergency when a parent, guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/6/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by three child files did not have the information concerning any accident or injury to a child while in care or any emergency medical care given.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (F) states: Information concerning any accident or injury to a child while in care or any emergency medical care given.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/6/2026

2025-12-18 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2025-05-05 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 6 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

Violation: An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for nine child(ren).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (C) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall provide the parent or guardian enrolling the child two (2) copies of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form for the enrolling parent to acknowledge, by signature, having read and accepted the information. One (1) copy shall be kept by the parent or guardian and the other copy shall be retained in the child's record at the facility.

Correction Required: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/1/2025

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: 4/21/2025

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 and there was no parent's signed religious objection.

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: 4/2/2025

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Abigale Bassett as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/3/2025

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom door.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 3 (C) states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.

Correction Required: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/21/2025

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for sanitation 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: 4/1/2025

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