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Buchanan, Krissy Louella

Gideon, MO · New Madrid County
N ANDERSON ST, Gideon, MO 63848
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (573) 281-8790
N ANDERSON ST
Gideon, MO 63848
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✓ Licensed FAMILY HOME
Active License
License Number
001090340
Licensed Since
2005
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
TESSA SMITH
License Conditions: IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER

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About the Provider

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BUCHANAN, KRISSY LOUELLA is a FAMILY HOME in GIDEON MO, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-06-03 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of Mr. Clean bathroom all purpose cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/3/2026

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 Febreeze air freshener cans. The item(s) was/were located in the playroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/3/2026

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care

Violation: Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department. The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.

Correction Required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-12-29 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, Little Tikes climber with slide, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the corner by the slide has become unattached.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/29/2025

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Regina Schaffer.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/29/2025

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file 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 12/2/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School), revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/19/2025

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/19/2025

2025-12-10 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, Little Tikes climber with slide, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the corner by the slide has become unattached.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Regina Schaffer.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file 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 12/2/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School), revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-07-16 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, Little Tikes slide, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there were cracks on the middle part of the slide and pieces on the side and bottom that had broken off.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 7/16/2025

2024-12-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-06-27 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, tricycle , in in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the back of the seat has a piece missing causing a sharp edge.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/27/2024

2023-12-14 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-09-01 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-06-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-12-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-09-29 SUPPLEMENTAL
2022-06-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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