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CHILD CARE CENTER ✓ Licensed

Ozark Action, Inc.

Licking, MO · Texas County
123 CEDAR ST, Licking, MO 65542
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Quick Facts

Capacity
20 children
Age Range
36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (573) 674-2100
123 CEDAR ST
Licking, MO 65542
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
000693512
License Holder
OZARK ACTION, INC.
Licensed Since
1996
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
KATINA D KATTICH

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About the Provider

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The Head Start program provides a pre-school learning experience for three and four-year old children from low-income families and children with disabilities, coupled with a holistic emphasis on health, nutrition, social services and special services for children with identified disabilities through full parent involvement and participation.

Ninety percent of the children supported by Head Start must come from low-income families. The income guidelines are determined by the federal government and are revised annually. Ten percent of the children enrolled in our Head Start Program must be allocated for children with disabilities.

Programs operate four days per week, four hours per day, September through May, in the six counties region.

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
2026-03-03 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-10-21 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.

Correction Required: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/1/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by there was insufficient water flow.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.

Correction Required: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/1/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no hot or cold running water.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.

Correction Required: The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/1/2025

2025-09-29 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by there was insufficient water flow.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.

Correction Required: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no hot or cold running water.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.

Correction Required: The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.

Correction Required: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-03-06 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Vikilyn Brady, needs to have 4 hours for 2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/6/2025

2025-03-04 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by Tori Bradshaw was not listed.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 3/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Vikilyn Brady, needs to have 4 hours for 2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-02-11 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2025-01-24 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2024-09-17 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-09-17 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/17/2024

2024-06-28 SUPPLEMENTAL 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-03-14 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-09-26 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-04-07 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-03-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-03-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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