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CHILD CARE CENTER ✓ Licensed

South Central Missouri Community Action Agency

Poplar Bluff, MO · Butler County
1150 HERSCHEL BESS BLVD, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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Quick Facts

Capacity
80 children
Age Range
36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (573) 778-9411
1150 HERSCHEL BESS BLVD
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
002664817
License Holder
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Licensed Since
2018
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
LESLEY WARREN

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About the Provider

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SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY is a CHILD CARE CENTER in POPLAR BLUFF MO, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM. The provider does not participate 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
2026-06-02 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations 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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Tabitha Duty needs 4 hours and Vicki Hobbs needs 10 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: 3/23/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/23/2026

2026-03-12 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations 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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Tabitha Duty needs 4 hours and Vicki Hobbs needs 10 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-10-28 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
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 telephone cord and computer cords in room 3 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: 10/28/2025

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 fan cord in room 1,2 and 3 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: 10/28/2025

2025-07-23 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The walls located in room 2 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a 1 inch spot of sheet rock was exposed next to the shelf labeled B.

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: 7/21/2025

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: Deni Hill needs 5 hours, Cailyn Dillon needs 5 hours and Danesha Owoade needs 0.75 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: 6/3/2025

2025-03-11 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The walls located in room 2 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a 1 inch spot of sheet rock was exposed next to the shelf labeled B.

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 25-500.102 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: Deni Hill needs 5 hours, Cailyn Dillon needs 5 hours and Danesha Owoade needs 0.75 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

2024-10-22 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-09-16 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/16/2024

2024-08-19 SUPPLEMENTAL 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-03-19 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
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 Headphone cord was 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: 3/19/2024

2023-12-12 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2023-11-01 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 did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by space was reduced by Classroom 3 not being set up & ready to go. There were boxes & extra items in the space, like it was being used as a Storage Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/13/2023

2023-09-18 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 did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by space was reduced by Classroom 3 not being set up & ready to go. There were boxes & extra items in the space, like it was being used as a Storage Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-06-06 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-03-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-03-07 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-12-16 SUPPLEMENTAL
2022-09-14 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-04-11 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2022-03-31 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-03-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-01-13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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