Urban League Head Start/early Head Start-county Headquarters
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM- 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM- 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM- 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM- 5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM- 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-06 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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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 the resilient material on the preschool playground, rubber matting, is coming away from the edges causing it to lift up creating 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 |
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| 2025-11-12 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program. Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/10/2025 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 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 immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the 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 on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/10/2025 |
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| 2025-10-20 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program. Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 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 immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the 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 on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-09-18 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by the bathroom doors in the PS 2 classroom and Toddler 2 classroom is not marked on the clear glass. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact. Correction Required: Clear glass doors shall be marked as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/15/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by FCSR for Vanessa Watkins, Clara Davae, Lashonda March, and background check results for Vanessa Watkins, Clara Davae, Lashonda March were not available for a review. 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: 9/3/2025 |
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| 2025-04-15 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 4 violations cited |
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Findings: 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: cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked sprinkler room in the hallway next to the PS classroom. 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: 4/15/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by the bathroom doors in the PS 2 classroom and Toddler 2 classroom is not marked on the clear glass. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact. Correction Required: Clear glass doors shall be marked as required. 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: 4/15/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by FCSR for Vanessa Watkins, Clara Davae, Lashonda March, and background check results for Vanessa Watkins, Clara Davae, Lashonda March were not available for a review. 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 |
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| 2024-08-14 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 21 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process Violation: The name, address and telephone number of the board chairperson was not prominently posted near the license. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson; Correction Required: The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules. Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Tawana Crawford, Emily Pitts 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the outlet in the rooms 119, 124 did not have protective covers. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children. Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 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: bottles and cans with cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the janitor closet. 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: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the hallway near the room 126, in the room 119, and in the room 126 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the hallway wall has a few areas with chipping paint, there is a small area near the sink with missing baseboard in both classrooms. 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 25-500.082 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 previously approved required space was not being used. 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 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 in the room 126 along the wall in that the positioning of a caregiver during diapering does not allow to maintain the supervision since the caregiver stands with the back turned to the children while diapering. 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 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers that are posted do not include the numbers for radio station. 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: Submit Documentation 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 23 items in this category. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books. Correction Required: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Tawana Crawford, Pamela Davis, Shanay Gregory, Vinecia Fortson Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . 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 facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Shantana Payne, Knedra Haggerty, Ajah Huffman, Heidi Gordon, Camille Rutledge, Maya Booker, Karen Anderson . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department. Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 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 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program. Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One 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 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Camille Rutledge. 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 |
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| 2024-02-01 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2023-12-04 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules. Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/1/2023 |
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| 2023-12-01 | REINSPECTION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules. Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Angel Booker, Ronda Bowen, Aramie Cotter, Pamela Davis, Victoria Davison. Monica Edwards, Sheree Green, Shanay Gregory, Jhaylin Hudson, Paige Lampkin, Selena Love, Jameisha McNutt, Shanneka Ruffin, Kristin Slaughter, Yesim Yilmaz-Ulak 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/5/2023 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the Play Express, the Fire Truck, Four Way climber, and the Butterfly canopy, in the preschool play ground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusty, pealed paint, torn material, and cracked surfaces. 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: 9/5/2023 |
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| 2023-08-15 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-07-06 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2023-03-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-01-18 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-12-09 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2022-08-08 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-02-01 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-01-06 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
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