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FAMILY HOME ✓ Licensed

Merrell, Stephanie L

La Grange, MO · Lewis County
W WYACONDA ST, La Grange, MO 63448
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Quick Facts

Capacity
10 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (573) 655-4206
W WYACONDA ST
La Grange, MO 63448
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✓ Licensed FAMILY HOME
Active License
License Number
001183839
Licensed Since
1999
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
BETHANY DUCKWORTH
License Conditions: UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER

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About the Provider

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MERRELL, STEPHANIE L is a FAMILY HOME in LA GRANGE MO, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The home-based daycare service 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 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
2026-06-03 REINSPECTION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there were 12 children ages 12 months through 9 years exceeding the capacity of 10.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.

Correction Required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/3/2026

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: Conditions specified on the license were not met as evidenced by there were 12 children in the Family Home facility cared for by 2 caregivers exceeding the max of 10 children (2 children under 2 years old, and ten children ages 3 through 9.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.

Correction Required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/3/2026

2026-05-27 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: Conditions specified on the license were not met as evidenced by there were 12 children in the Family Home facility cared for by 2 caregivers exceeding the max of 10 children (2 children under 2 years old, and ten children ages 3 through 9.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.

Correction Required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there were 12 children ages 12 months through 9 years exceeding the capacity of 10.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.

Correction Required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

2025-10-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-05-01 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-10-22 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-05-16 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-10-13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Lauren Merrell.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . 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 child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:

Correction Required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/13/2023

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one child's immunization record(s) was/were not on file .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/13/2023

2023-10-11 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Lauren Merrell.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . 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 child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:

Correction Required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one child's immunization record(s) was/were not on file .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-04-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-10-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-04-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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