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LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM License Exempt

Discovery Days

Columbia, MO · Boone County
204 S 9TH ST, Columbia, MO 65201
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Quick Facts

Capacity
70 children
Age range (listing information)
12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (573) 875-4886
204 S 9TH ST
Columbia, MO 65201
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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
000357617
License Holder
THE MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIA
Licensed Since
1996
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Licensor
JOY LYNN NICHOLS

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About the Provider

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DISCOVERY DAYS is a LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM in COLUMBIA MO, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-03-11 ANNUAL No violations cited
2025-03-21 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Angela Davis as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

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: 3/21/2025

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 - the admission date(s) was/were Child A 01/09/2023, Child B 09/04/2024, and Child C 01/09/2024.

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: 3/21/2025

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

Violation: The walls located in the Chipmunk's preschool class, on the rear, right corner wall, under the metal outlet box, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by yellow chipping and peeling paint was present.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/21/2025

2025-03-05 ANNUAL 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Angela Davis as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

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

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 Child A 01/09/2023, Child B 09/04/2024, and Child C 01/09/2024.

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 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The walls located in the Chipmunk's preschool class, on the rear, right corner wall, under the metal outlet box, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by yellow chipping and peeling paint was present.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-04-12 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 6 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Rebecca Schwark (start date 2-9-23), Anna Barrow (start date 4-27-23), and Lea Anne Mallot (start date 4-27-23), as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.

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: 4/11/2024

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Rebecca Schwark (start date 2-9-23), Anna Barrow (start date 4-27-23), and Lea Anne Mallot (start date 7.12.23) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

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: 4/11/2024

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 9-6-23 for Child A and Child B.

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: 4/12/2024

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: 4/12/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the Butterfly's room (yellow wall under the window at the back left side of the room) was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by the wall had been repaired with white material that was not painted/sealed..

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/11/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the Butterfly's room (yellow wall next to the bathroom and bookcase) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a large circular area of yellow paint was peeling off of the wall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/11/2024

2024-03-22 ANNUAL 6 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Rebecca Schwark (start date 2-9-23), Anna Barrow (start date 4-27-23), and Lea Anne Mallot (start date 7.12.23) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

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

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 9-6-23 for Child A and Child B.

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: 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 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Rebecca Schwark (start date 2-9-23), Anna Barrow (start date 4-27-23), and Lea Anne Mallot (start date 4-27-23), as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.

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

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

Violation: The walls located in the Butterfly's room (yellow wall next to the bathroom and bookcase) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a large circular area of yellow paint was peeling off of the wall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The walls located in the Butterfly's room (yellow wall under the window at the back left side of the room) was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by the wall had been repaired with white material that was not painted/sealed..

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-03-16 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-03-06 ANNUAL
2022-05-02 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-03-21 ANNUAL

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