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LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM License Exempt

James River Academy

Springfield, MO · Greene County
3225 N FARM ROAD 123, Springfield, MO 65803
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Quick Facts

Capacity
100 children
Age Range
24 MONTHS - 6 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (417) 581-8840
3225 N FARM ROAD 123
Springfield, MO 65803
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~ LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM
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
002834213
License Holder
JAMES RIVER CHARITIES, LLC
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
May 1, 2026
Licensor
ANGEL DONSON

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About the Provider

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JAMES RIVER ACADEMY is a LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM in SPRINGFIELD MO, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 24 MONTHS - 6 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM- 2:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday9:30 AM- 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday9:30 AM- 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday9:30 AM- 2:30 PM
  • Thursday9:30 AM- 2:30 PM
  • Friday9:30 AM- 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-04-16 ANNUAL No violations cited
2025-04-15 ANNUAL No violations cited
2024-04-23 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire 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: 4/16/2024

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: 4/16/2024

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

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs to ensure that those needs were being met as evidenced by special health needs were listed for 2 children but there was no individualized special care plan on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/18/2024

2024-04-02 ANNUAL 3 violations cited
Findings:

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 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire 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 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs to ensure that those needs were being met as evidenced by special health needs were listed for 2 children but there was no individualized special care plan on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-04-04 ANNUAL
2022-04-12 ANNUAL

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