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Southern Charm Learning Center

Poplar Bluff, MO · Butler County
228 COUNTY ROAD 468, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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Quick Facts

Capacity
45 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (573) 785-6938
228 COUNTY ROAD 468
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
001518281
License Holder
LAW, DEBORAH ELLEN
Licensed Since
2004
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
TESSA SMITH
License Conditions: 8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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SOUTHERN CHARM LEARNING CENTER is a CHILD CARE CENTER in POPLAR BLUFF MO, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 WEEKS - 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
2026-06-25 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-12-09 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 4 violations 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 there are foam cups laying on the ground.

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: 12/5/2025

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 playground has leaves piled against the fence line and are not able to see the ground which is 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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/5/2025

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: Written permission was not on file for other transportation.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;

Correction Required: Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/5/2025

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: Written permission was not on file for field trips.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;

Correction Required: Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/5/2025

2025-12-04 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 9 violations cited
Findings:

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 2 storage doors by the kitchen were open and allowed access to 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: 12/4/2025

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: white out pen. The item(s) was/were located in the top right drawer in the boys bathroom.

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: 12/4/2025

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 playground has leaves piled against the fence line and are not able to see the ground which is 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: Submit Documentation

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 there are foam cups laying on the ground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: Written permission was not on file for field trips.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;

Correction Required: Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: Written permission was not on file for other transportation.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;

Correction Required: Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/4/2025

2025-07-07 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, climber dome, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.

Correction Required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/7/2025

2025-07-01 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 5 violations cited
Findings:

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 toilet 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 7/1/2025

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 room was open.

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: 7/1/2025

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 TV cord in the preschool room 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: 7/1/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, jungle gym , in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the platform next to the covered slide had a piece of the padding missing causing rocks to get underneath, which made the rest of the mat raise up and cause a tripping hazard.

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: 7/1/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, climber dome, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.

Correction Required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-12-31 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/23/2024

2024-12-17 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, tricycle, in the infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the seat was cracked and broken.

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: 12/17/2024

2024-06-03 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-12-28 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 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 the railing on the right side on the ramp was not sturdy.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/21/2023

2023-12-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 4 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 railing on the right side on the ramp was not sturdy.

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: Submit Documentation

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 toilet 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/18/2023

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: The door, located in the preschool room, used as an exit from the facility was locked.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.

Correction Required: Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/18/2023

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by 13 children brought sack lunches & the facility did not supply & serve them food according to the Meal Food Chart today, December 18th, 2023.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

Correction Required: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/18/2023

2023-06-08 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-06-01 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-12-06 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-12-01 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-08-03 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-06-23 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-01-31 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-01-03 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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