Ozark Action, Inc.
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About the Provider
Ninety percent of the children supported by Head Start must come from low-income families. The income guidelines are determined by the federal government and are revised annually. Ten percent of the children enrolled in our Head Start Program must be allocated for children with disabilities.
Programs operate four days per week, four hours per day, September through May, in the six counties region.
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2026-07-23 | SUPPLEMENTAL | No violations cited |
| 2026-04-09 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with 37 children in attendance. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer. Correction Required: A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 |
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| 2026-04-01 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with 37 children in attendance. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer. Correction Required: A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-10-08 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-10-08 | SUPPLEMENTAL | No violations cited |
| 2025-04-11 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 4 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: 4/11/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 2 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 4/11/2025 |
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| 2024-09-05 | 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 observed surface area under swings, 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/5/2024 |
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| 2024-04-02 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 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 3 uncovered outlets on a surge protector in Room D were uncovered. 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: 4/2/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, little tykes slide climbing cube, in the small play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in plastic wall and crack on the plastic slide. 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: 4/2/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, large climbing and sliding structure, in the large play yard was unsafe as evidenced by uncovered hole on slide exit wall where hornets or other stinging insects could build nest. 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: 4/2/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 4 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: 4/2/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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: 4/2/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Teresa Collins and Alexis Calhoon. 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: 4/2/2024 |
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| 2023-11-21 | 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: The observed surface area under swings and monkey bars, 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: 11/21/2023 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 |
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| 2023-10-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 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: 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The observed surface area under swings and monkey bars, 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 |
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| 2023-04-11 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-11-18 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-10-04 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-04-04 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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