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LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM License Exempt

Lake Hills Early Learning Academy

Ozark, MO · Christian County
5350 N 23RD ST, Ozark, MO 65721
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (417) 425-7947
5350 N 23RD ST
Ozark, MO 65721
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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
002948592
License Holder
LAKE HILLS CHURCH
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Licensor
ANGEL DONSON

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About the Provider

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LAKE HILLS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is a LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM in OZARK MO, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 24 MONTHS - 6 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM- 6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2025-09-18 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Rachel Berggren 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: 9/17/2025

2025-09-16 ANNUAL 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Rachel Berggren 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 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/16/2025

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

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C) states: Full name, address and phone number of a friend or relative who might be reached in an emergency when a parent, guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/16/2025

2024-10-08 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The equipment, a climber, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by there is a border of concrete block within the fall zone.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (D) states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") high covered with impact-absorbing materials that will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Materials may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.

Correction Required: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/26/2024

2024-09-04 ANNUAL 1 violation cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The equipment, a climber, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by there is a border of concrete block within the fall zone.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (D) states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") high covered with impact-absorbing materials that will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Materials may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.

Correction Required: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-10-30 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 8 violations cited
Findings:

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: 10/2/2023

5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements

Violation: The facility did not meet the requirements for diapering surfaces. The diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each use.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements (3) (C) states: The diapering surface, after each use, shall be cleaned and sanitized with a sanitizer approved by the department.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide diapering surfaces as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/2/2023

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

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 2 outlet covers were missing in the younger children's room and 4 outlet covers were missing in the large room with tables and chairs.

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: 10/2/2023

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 5 1/2 inches (under 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: 10/2/2023

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

Violation: The equipment, a dome climber and slides, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by they was no approved resilient surfacing as the slides and dome were placed on grass.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (D) states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") high covered with impact-absorbing materials that will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Materials may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.

Correction Required: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/2/2023

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

Violation: Equipment in the outdoor play area, the swings, was not in good condition as evidenced by the saucer swing had a hole in it and the chain covers on the regular swing were torn.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely.

Correction Required: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/2/2023

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

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 2 child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/22/2023

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

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 2 child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (D) states: Name and phone number of a physician and preferred hospital to be used in an emergency.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/22/2023

2023-09-13 ANNUAL

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