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The Nurturing Place

Springfield, MO · Greene County
3039 N NATIONAL AVE, Springfield, MO 65803
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Quick Facts

Capacity
84 children
Age Range
BIRTH - 13 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (417) 833-0121
3039 N NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65803
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
002863692
License Holder
TULACH MANAGEMENT SVCS LLC
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
MARI LOCKWOOD

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About the Provider

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THE NURTURING PLACE is a CHILD CARE CENTER in SPRINGFIELD MO, with a maximum capacity of 84 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of BIRTH - 13 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
2026-06-10 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by a copy of the Director Approval Request was not on file at the time of this inspection.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/30/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Anthony Miller and proof for a request on an updated eligibly letter was not on file at the time of this inspection.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/14/2026

2025-12-29 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by a copy of the Director Approval Request was not on file at the time of this inspection.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Anthony Miller and proof for a request on an updated eligibly letter was not on file at the time of this inspection.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-07-16 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-12-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-06-14 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-12-21 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall, and the caregiver would have their backs to the group in both of the infant/toddler rooms.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/20/2023

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

Violation: The observed surface area under slide/climber, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

Correction Required: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/21/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, climber with slide and rocking horse, in the play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the plastic climbing handles on the climber/slide are broken and the plastic rocking horse has a hole in it's head that is sharp.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/21/2023

2023-12-11 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 8 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).

Correction Required: The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/11/2023

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Ashlyn Pentecost within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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: 12/11/2023

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

Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall, and the caregiver would have their backs to the group in both of the infant/toddler rooms.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The observed surface area under slide/climber, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

Correction Required: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically not visibly posted in any of the classrooms.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;

Correction Required: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/11/2023

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/11/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, climber with slide and rocking horse, in the play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the plastic climbing handles on the climber/slide are broken and the plastic rocking horse has a hole in it's head that is sharp.

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: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Ashlyn Pentecost.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/11/2023

2023-09-15 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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: 7/5/2023

2023-07-17 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2023-07-17 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2023-06-26 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-05-23 SUPPLEMENTAL
2022-12-15 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-01-05 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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