Missouri Ozarks Community Action, Inc.
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About the Provider
Head Start's approach to services includes:
* A nurturing environment that supports the health, growth, and development of each child in the context of the child's family, culture, and community;
* Parents as partners in the shared decision-making process and as active participants in policy groups;
* Recognition of the importance of strengthening linkages within communities
* Teaching children to have positive attitudes about themselves and learning * Transition activities to prepare children and families for public school
* Medical, Dental, Psychological and Handicapped services are provided at no cost to families
* Two meals each session and transportation to and from class are also provided MOCA Head Start offers part day and full day services to income eligible children ages 3 to 5 years. MOCA Head Start is committed to the integration of all agency and community services for the families we serve to ensure that our families have always come to the 'right place'.
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
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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| 2026-04-01 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-10-15 | 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by several trash items were on the ground: used/dirty Kleanex and paper towels, candy wrappers, presenting possible contamination hazards for a children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 10/15/2025 |
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| 2025-04-10 | 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 ceilings located in classroom B was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are a few missing shingles on the roof after a windy weather in mid March. The roof started leaking due to a rainy weather this week. There is a brown 1-1.2 ft spot beside one of the light fixtures in the room. Director reported it to her supervisors . Maintenance came by to fix the shingles one day, but the shingles got detached again .Maintenance workers tried working on the roof the morning of 4/2/25 but left due to the rain. 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: 4/10/2025 |
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| 2025-04-02 | 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: The ceilings located in classroom B was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are a few missing shingles on the roof after a windy weather in mid March. The roof started leaking due to a rainy weather this week. There is a brown 1-1.2 ft spot beside one of the light fixtures in the room. Director reported it to her supervisors . Maintenance came by to fix the shingles one day, but the shingles got detached again .Maintenance workers tried working on the roof the morning of 4/2/25 but left due to the rain. 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 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: Samantha Hafley and Kerry Goddard. 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 4/2/2025 |
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| 2024-10-09 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-04-21 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: one child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/4/2024 |
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| 2024-04-01 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 4 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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a pool noddle is taped to the metal car with a ducked tape. The tape is worn out , easy to peel of and presents potential chocking hazards to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 4/1/2024 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: Catherine Przygoda and Kayla Semler did not have the forms on file. During the 4/1/2024 inspection both staff members went through the form with an area supervisor and a director and filled up/signed the forms. 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 4/1/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: one child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-01-05 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2023-11-08 | 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a slide that is attached to a climber structure is broken. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/7/2023 |
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| 2023-10-10 | 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a slide that is attached to a climber structure is broken. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2023-04-10 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-10-14 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-09-12 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-07-05 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-06-22 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
| 2022-05-02 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-01-28 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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