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Preschool Academy, Llc

Springfield, MO · Greene County
525 SOUTH AVE, Springfield, MO 65806
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Quick Facts

Capacity
56 children
Age Range
36 MONTHS - 13 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (417) 581-8710
525 SOUTH AVE
Springfield, MO 65806
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
002590898
License Holder
JAMES RIVER CHURCH, INC.
Licensed Since
2016
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
MARI LOCKWOOD

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About the Provider

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Preschool Academy is a free two year preschool for 3 and 4 year olds. The mission is to strengthen and uplift low-income families by developing a Christ-centered and family-focused partnership. We feel this is cultivated by establishing an environment built on a strong Biblical foundation.

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
2026-04-17 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The director was not approved as evidenced by the director approval form needing to be signed by the LLC Member; all other requirements have been met.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.

Correction Required: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2026

2026-03-11 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

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: Natalia Koliada and Sheila Longenecker

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/11/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The director was not approved as evidenced by the director approval form needing to be signed by the LLC Member; all other requirements have been met.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.

Correction Required: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-09-29 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The director was not approved as evidenced by the director approval form needing to be signed by the LLC Member; all other requirements have been met.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.

Correction Required: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

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: Natalia Koliada and Sheila Longenecker

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: Submit Documentation

2025-03-12 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 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: 11/6/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Patcheli Holmes.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.

Correction Required: Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/31/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cori Jett and Lawrence Gurian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/12/2024

2024-10-30 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 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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Patcheli Holmes.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.

Correction Required: Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cori Jett and Lawrence Gurian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-04-23 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-09-20 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2022-09-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-03-07 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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