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Pops Playground Llc

Vandalia, MO · Audrain County
213 N FORREST ST, Vandalia, MO 63382
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Quick Facts

Capacity
41 children
Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (573) 591-1047
213 N FORREST ST
Vandalia, MO 63382
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
002898468
License Holder
POPS PLAYGROUND LLC
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Nov 1, 2023
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
AMY MITCHELL
License Conditions: 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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POPS PLAYGROUND LLC is a CHILD CARE CENTER in VANDALIA MO, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of BIRTH - 12 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
2026-05-28 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located in a cabinet to the left below the sign in and out counter.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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: 5/28/2026

2025-11-13 REINSPECTION 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Violet Lee, Jennifer Lybarger, Ginny Moles, Erma Peer, Chloe Steele and Gina Thomas within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/13/2025

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 the toilet was not convenient for children's use.

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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/13/2025

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 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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/13/2025

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

Violation: The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Required: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/13/2025

2025-11-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 5 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Violet Lee, Jennifer Lybarger, Ginny Moles, Erma Peer, Chloe Steele and Gina Thomas within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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: Return Inspection

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

Violation: The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Required: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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 was not convenient for children's use.

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: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/6/2025

2025-05-05 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the back closet on the left side of classroom B.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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: 5/5/2025

2024-11-14 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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Danielle Lucas needs 1 hour to completed 2023..

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: 11/14/2024

2024-11-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Danielle Lucas needs 1 hour to completed 2023..

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

2024-05-21 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
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 black landscaping fabric under the pea gravel is exposed and could be a tripping hazard..

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: 5/21/2024

2024-05-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
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 black landscaping fabric under the pea gravel is exposed and could be a tripping hazard..

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

2023-04-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-11-10 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-09-13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-09-06 REINSPECTION
2022-08-17 REINSPECTION
2022-07-19 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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