Branstetter, Karen
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Karen has actually watched my siblings when they were younger and now my daughter. Karen always took amazing care of us and now my child. Karen's whole house is a daycare and it is fabulous! I couldn't see my daughter going anywhere else! They learn everyday and they're on a wonderful schedule! We love and appreciate you Karen!
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About the Provider
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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| 2026-04-15 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-09-10 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The walls located around back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by weather stripping torn . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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 Compliance Date: 9/5/2025 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, large climber, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken dome window and spider webs present. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/10/2025 |
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| 2025-09-04 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The walls located around back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by weather stripping torn . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, play kitchen, in play room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticker residue. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1 states: All furniture and 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: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2025 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, large climber, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken dome window and spider webs present. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-05-05 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by plastic covering ripping off. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/5/2025 |
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| 2024-09-19 | REINSPECTION | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by facility is licensed for ten children, and there were eleven children were present. 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: 9/19/2024 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/19/2024 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s). Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/19/2024 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karen Branstetter, assistant, and household member within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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: 9/19/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by two children under age two and nine children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (2) (A) states: A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2). Correction Required: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 9/19/2024 |
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| 2024-09-10 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by facility is licensed for ten children, and there were eleven children were present. 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 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s). Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karen Branstetter, assistant, and household member within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by two children under age two and nine children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (2) (A) states: A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2). Correction Required: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection |
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| 2024-06-13 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/2/2024 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by plastic covering over missing siding torn. . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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: 6/13/2024 |
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| 2024-04-22 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint, razors, Gorilla Glue, staple remover, Spray Way glass cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer, on cabinet and in unlocked closet. . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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: 4/22/2024 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by plastic covering over missing siding torn. . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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 25-400.086 Fire Safety Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by missing outlet covers. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children. Correction Required: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 4/22/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Shane Branstetter. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/21/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Carter Branstetter. 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 3/14/2024 |
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| 2024-01-04 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 9 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/11/2023 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s). Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/11/2023 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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 family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules; Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/11/2023 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karen Branstetter, Shane Branstetter and Carter Branstetter within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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: 1/4/2024 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by weeds and fungus growing under tables. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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: 1/4/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Shane Branstetter. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household Violation: Provider did not notify the department of a new household member as evidenced by Carter Branstetter was present. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household (4) states: The provider shall notify the department of any new household members. Correction Required: The provider shall promptly notify the Section for Child Care Regulation of new household members. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/11/2023 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Carter Branstetter. 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: Submit Documentation |
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| 2023-09-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-04-11 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2023-03-28 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-01-09 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-09-14 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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