Ozark Early Learning Center
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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.
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About the Provider
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 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-13 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 4 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures Violation: A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (D) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall file the Notice of Parental Responsibility form with the department annually during the month of August. Correction Required: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/13/2026 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Judy Creson. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 3. states: After the initial physical assessment, all caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be tested for tuberculosis at least every two (2) years. Caregivers with previously positive tuberculin tests shall be under the management of a physician. Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/6/2026 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled was not submitted by January 15. 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: 8/6/2026 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/6/2026 |
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| 2026-08-04 | ANNUAL | 4 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures Violation: A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (D) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall file the Notice of Parental Responsibility form with the department annually during the month of August. Correction Required: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Judy Creson. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 3. states: After the initial physical assessment, all caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be tested for tuberculosis at least every two (2) years. Caregivers with previously positive tuberculin tests shall be under the management of a physician. Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled was not submitted by January 15. 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 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: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-09-03 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 7 violations cited |
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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: 8/18/2025 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date and/or type of drill were not recorded. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) (B) states: A written record shall be kept of the dates and types of drills conducted. Correction Required: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/11/2025 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of the shed door has two rusted nails detached from the base exposing the sharp edge. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and 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: 8/11/2025 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 child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends. Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/20/2025 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 two 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: 8/20/2025 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 two 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/20/2025 RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. Violation: Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted. Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility. Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/11/2025 |
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| 2025-08-07 | ANNUAL | 7 violations cited |
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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 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date and/or type of drill were not recorded. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) (B) states: A written record shall be kept of the dates and types of drills conducted. Correction Required: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of the shed door has two rusted nails detached from the base exposing the sharp edge. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and 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 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 child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends. Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained. 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 two 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 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 two 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: Submit Documentation RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. Violation: Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted. Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility. Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-09-09 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Requirements for children's medical examination reports 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 4/21/2023. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission. Correction Required: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/3/2024 5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements Violation: Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by the floor in the area adjacent to the showers in the girls' bathroom was dirty. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements (1) (A) states: Floors in bathrooms and kitchens shall be clean. Carpet shall not be used in bathrooms. Correction Required: Floors shall be clean. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/13/2024 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by latches or locks are needed on the laundry room. In addition, the wing used by the Royal Rangers needs to be made inaccessible to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (A) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/13/2024 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: ice melt and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the area where the children exit to the outdoor play area (ice melt) and in two unlocked cabinets in the preschool rooms (cleaning supplies). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials. Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/13/2024 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The floors located in the hallway near the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the outside door in the hallway leaks, and the vinyl tiles around the door are broken and in disrepair. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/29/2024 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 inches at the bottom of the fence near the connecting gate between the small and large outdoor play areas. 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: 8/13/2024 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 1 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: 8/15/2024 |
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| 2024-08-08 | ANNUAL | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements Violation: Requirements for children's medical examination reports 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 4/21/2023. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission. Correction Required: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements Violation: Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by the floor in the area adjacent to the showers in the girls' bathroom was dirty. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements (1) (A) states: Floors in bathrooms and kitchens shall be clean. Carpet shall not be used in bathrooms. Correction Required: Floors shall be clean. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by latches or locks are needed on the laundry room. In addition, the wing used by the Royal Rangers needs to be made inaccessible to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (A) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: ice melt and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the area where the children exit to the outdoor play area (ice melt) and in two unlocked cabinets in the preschool rooms (cleaning supplies). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials. Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment Violation: The floors located in the hallway near the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the outside door in the hallway leaks, and the vinyl tiles around the door are broken and in disrepair. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-300.090 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 inches at the bottom of the fence near the connecting gate between the small and large outdoor play areas. 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 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 1 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 |
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| 2023-09-13 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2023-08-10 | ANNUAL | |
| 2022-08-10 | ANNUAL | |
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