Down To Earth Preschool Llc
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📞 (479) 502-6347Missouri 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
- Monday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2026-04-07 | ANNUAL | No violations cited |
| 2025-04-08 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements Violation: Doors in the facility did not meet requirements for locking/latching in that a bathroom door lock did not permit opening from the outside. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (2) (E) states: Every bathroom door lock or bathroom stall door shall be designed to permit opening from the outside in an emergency. All closet latches shall allow children to open the doors from the inside. Correction Required: Locks/latches on bathroom and closet doors shall allow for unlocking as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/8/2025 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the door to the women's bathroom in the childcare hallway was missing all screws from the top hinge, and all screws in the middle hinge were loose, resulting in the door dragging on the floor and was difficult to open.. 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: 4/8/2025 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the bottom half of the entrance door to the three's classroom (across from the Director's office) was dragging the floor, making it difficult to open.. 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: 4/8/2025 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 6" wide at the northeast corner of the playground on the right side 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: 4/8/2025 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 approximately 24" wide at the southeast corner of the playground on the right side of the gate and the latch could not securely fasten. 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: 4/8/2025 |
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| 2025-04-04 | ANNUAL | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements Violation: Doors in the facility did not meet requirements for locking/latching in that a bathroom door lock did not permit opening from the outside. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (2) (E) states: Every bathroom door lock or bathroom stall door shall be designed to permit opening from the outside in an emergency. All closet latches shall allow children to open the doors from the inside. Correction Required: Locks/latches on bathroom and closet doors shall allow for unlocking 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 bottom half of the entrance door to the three's classroom (across from the Director's office) was dragging the floor, making it difficult to open.. 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 approximately 24" wide at the southeast corner of the playground on the right side of the gate and the latch could not securely fasten. 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: 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 6" wide at the northeast corner of the playground on the right side 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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the door to the women's bathroom in the childcare hallway was missing all screws from the top hinge, and all screws in the middle hinge were loose, resulting in the door dragging on the floor and was difficult to open.. 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 |
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| 2024-04-24 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 4 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): Jackie Rice. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements (7) states: A check of the Family Care Safety Registry shall be conducted for all child care staff members of nursery schools every two (2) years. Correction Required: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/16/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Genie Ward (start date 09-07-2021. 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: 4/24/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Jackie Rice. 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: 4/16/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Ashley Cherri (start date 09-05-2023). 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: 4/24/2024 |
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| 2024-04-12 | ANNUAL | 4 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): Jackie Rice. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements (7) states: A check of the Family Care Safety Registry shall be conducted for all child care staff members of nursery schools every two (2) years. Correction Required: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Ashley Cherri (start date 09-05-2023). 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 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Genie Ward (start date 09-07-2021. 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 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Jackie Rice. 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 |
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| 2023-04-24 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2023-04-12 | ANNUAL | |
| 2022-05-11 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-04-13 | ANNUAL | |
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