East Missouri Action Agency, Inc.
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About the Provider
Health—Medical and dental health screening and follow-up is designed to help children feel their best.
Nutrition—Head Start serves a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack and promotes nutrition awareness to help children build strong bodies.
Parent Involvement/Social Services–Families, whose basic needs are met and who are involved in the lives of their children, provide their children with a wonderful head start in life!
Education—Our program is designed to meet the social/emotional, intellectual, language and physical needs of children
Disabilities—Our program is enriched with the presence of others with disabilities. Least 10% of the children in our program have disabilities.
Mental Health—We contract with a licensed psychologist, our Healthy Living Counselor to provide services to children, families, and staff.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2026-08-04 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/4/2026 |
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| 2026-06-23 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2026-05-14 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Stacy Simily and Christie Booth Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/21/2026 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source. Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/12/2026 |
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| 2026-04-02 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Stacy Simily and Christie Booth Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source. Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-09-25 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard located under the window was not secure. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/22/2025 |
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| 2025-09-09 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard located under the window was not secure. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-08-25 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The department did not receive notification of a director change. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 6. states: The center owner(s), or the board president or chairperson, shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and shall have a qualifying criminal background check on file as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/21/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/21/2025 |
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| 2025-07-24 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The department did not receive notification of a director change. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 6. states: The center owner(s), or the board president or chairperson, shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and shall have a qualifying criminal background check on file as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-04-07 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-10-08 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-04-24 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches. The opening was located on the bottom-right side of the fence. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/19/2024 |
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| 2024-04-02 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches. The opening was located on the bottom-right side of the fence. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2023-10-26 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches. The gap was located between the between the side of the building and the fence post. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/24/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door located to the Apartment Management Office was unlocked. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/24/2023 |
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| 2023-10-10 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door located to the Apartment Management Office was unlocked. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches. The gap was located between the between the side of the building and the fence post. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2023-05-03 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
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