South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
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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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| 2026-08-17 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2026-03-16 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 7 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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a curtain and curtain rod were laying in the window sill in the preschool room and was accessible to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the storage and pantry was opened and was accessible to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were 2 spots peeling and exposing dry wall. The spots were located under the white board and in the window sill. 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/16/2026 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 foam piece on the bottom of the pavilion on the I/T unit was coming off and laying on the ground causing 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by fan cords in the I/T unit and 2 year old room were unsecured. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a computer cord and a another cord were coming out of the storage closet of the 2 year old room and unsecured. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, toy storage cabinet, in the preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by 2 doors on the toy storage cabinet that were unattached and laying on the ground next to the cabinet. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/16/2026 |
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| 2025-09-11 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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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: Shelby Richardson needs 12 hours. 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: 9/11/2025 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care Violation: There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 1 child(ren). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. states: A parent or guardian exemption, by which a child shall be exempted from immunization requirements if one (1) parent or guardian files a written objection to immunization with the day care administrator. Exemptions shall be accepted by the day care administrator when the necessary information as determined by the department is filed with the day care administrator by the parent or guardian. Exemption forms shall be provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/6/2025 |
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| 2025-08-04 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 6 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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the water hose on the I/T playground was laying on the sidewalk and into the grass cauising a tripping hazard. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/4/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet cover was missing under the smart board in the preschool room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children. Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/4/2025 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: 1 bottle of Kling toilet cleaner, 1 bottle of bleach and 1 bottle of Deep Blue. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool room under the sink of the bathroom and under the sink of next to the teachers desk. 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: 8/4/2025 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: 1 bottle of Fresh Scent cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the middle cabinet under the sink in the I/T unit. 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: 8/4/2025 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: Shelby Richardson needs 12 hours. 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 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care Violation: There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 1 child(ren). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. states: A parent or guardian exemption, by which a child shall be exempted from immunization requirements if one (1) parent or guardian files a written objection to immunization with the day care administrator. Exemptions shall be accepted by the day care administrator when the necessary information as determined by the department is filed with the day care administrator by the parent or guardian. Exemption forms shall be provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-02-28 | 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 walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint is chipping exposing the sheet rock next to the door to the playground. 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: 2/27/2025 |
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| 2025-02-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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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: 2 bottles of toilet cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool bathroom under the bathroom sink. 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: 2/24/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint is chipping exposing the sheet rock next to the door to the playground. 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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of surface cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool room under the food prep sink . 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: 2/24/2025 |
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| 2024-09-26 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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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: Abigail Hough needs 2 hours. 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: 9/10/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director does not work during the months of June, July or August. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours. Correction Required: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/7/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Sharon Pritchett did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/7/2024 |
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| 2024-08-07 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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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: Abigail Hough needs 2 hours. 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 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director does not work during the months of June, July or August. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours. Correction Required: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Sharon Pritchett did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-02-22 | 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 cups were laying on the ground of the infant/toddler playground and 1 cup was on the table of the preschool playground. 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: 2/22/2024 |
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| 2023-11-09 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/17/2023 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 the foam covering located along the bottom of the pavilion was torn. 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: 10/16/2023 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the facility used the correct form; however, the medical provider failed to select whether or not the staff member was in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/8/2023 |
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| 2023-09-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-03-02 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-01-18 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-11-22 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
| 2022-08-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-04-29 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
| 2022-01-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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