Sims, Stephanie Lea
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About the Provider
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 |
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| 2026-03-19 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-10-17 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Katherine Sims. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/17/2025 |
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| 2025-10-02 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Katherine Sims. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-03-21 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-03-12 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the wooden octagon picnic table , in the mulched playground was not in good condition as evidenced by a wooden seat was broken in half and a long screw was sticking out. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/31/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: The assistant(s), Dana Duenow, did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) 3. states: The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(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: 12/31/2024 |
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| 2024-10-11 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Stephanie Sims, Katherine Sims, and Dana Duenow within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 10/11/2024 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the wooden octagon picnic table , in the mulched playground was not in good condition as evidenced by a wooden seat was broken in half and a long screw was sticking out. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: The assistant(s), Dana Duenow, did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) 3. states: The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(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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| 2024-03-22 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2023-12-13 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches between the pole and gate at the top of the stairs. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/13/2023 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the climbing wall, in the outdoor playground area was not in good condition as evidenced by a board was splitting with jagged edges. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/13/2023 |
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| 2023-10-25 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches between the pole and gate at the top of the stairs. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the climbing wall, in the outdoor playground area was not in good condition as evidenced by a board was splitting with jagged edges. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2023-03-02 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-11-21 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-10-17 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-04-20 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-04-07 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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