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CHILD CARE CENTER ✓ Licensed

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation

Springfield, MO · Greene County
246 N FARM ROAD 115, Springfield, MO 65802
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Quick Facts

Capacity
56 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (417) 864-6152
246 N FARM ROAD 115
Springfield, MO 65802
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
001129826
License Holder
OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
Licensed Since
1998
License Issued
Dec 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
ANGEL DONSON
License Conditions: 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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Head Start is an early childhood program operated by Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC). Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood and family development services to children from birth to five-years-old, pregnant women and families. Head Start provides a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; parental involvement and family support. Our program has a long tradition of delivering comprehensive and high quality services designed to foster healthy development for income eligible children and their families.

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
2026-06-11 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-12-05 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-06-05 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
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: Goo Gone (Adhesive remover) and Resolve (cleaning spray). The item(s) was/were located in classroom 2.

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: 6/5/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: One 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: 6/5/2025

2024-12-10 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in the infant/toddler room on the cabinets and on the step stool.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/10/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor play equipment had a hose hanging down the wall that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (I) states: Ropes, loops or any hanging apparatus that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.

Correction Required: Any item that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/10/2024

2024-12-05 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 3 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/5/2024

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

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in the infant/toddler room on the cabinets and on the step stool.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor play equipment had a hose hanging down the wall that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (I) states: Ropes, loops or any hanging apparatus that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.

Correction Required: Any item that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-06-27 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Shaley Burrus 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: 6/18/2024

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 in that the outdoor area needed maintenance in that the grass was long.

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: 6/27/2024

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

Violation: The observed surface area under the track for riding toys in the infant/toddler area, from which a child might fall consists of grass.

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: 6/27/2024

2024-06-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Shaley Burrus 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by in that the outdoor area needed maintenance in that the grass was long.

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 observed surface area under the track for riding toys in the infant/toddler area, from which a child might fall consists of grass.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by mattress cover was not tight fitting.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. F. states: Soft materials or objects such as pillows, quilts, comforters, or sheepskins, even if covered by a sheet, shall not be placed under a sleeping infant. If a mattress cover to protect against wetness is used, it shall be tightly fitting and thin.

Correction Required: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/18/2024

2023-12-14 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-07-10 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-06-29 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-07-06 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-06-22 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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