SWADLEY, LINDA KAY
AURORA, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address806 E WALNUT ST, AURORA, MO, 65605-2710
CountyLAWRENCE
Phone(417) 229-1615
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High12
- Medium9
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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806 E WALNUT ST, AURORA, MO, 65605-2710, AURORA, MO 65605-2710
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/26/2026
- High1
- Medium-High11
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 51/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Linda Swadley, 4.0 hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 51/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — 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 Ameri
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Linda Swadley. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 51/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by siding on the shed in the backyard play area has areas around the bottom of the siding that is broken and has sharp areas. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 51/13/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by siding on the shed in the backyard play area has areas around the bottom of the siding that is broken and has sharp areas. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 51/13/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — An individual cloth towel for each child or paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. If individual towels are used, they shall be laundered daily.
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach. Correction required: The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 51/13/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by no outlet cover on one outlet. Correction required: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 51/13/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Linda Swadley, 4.0 hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 51/13/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — 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 Ameri
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Linda Swadley. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 57/28/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/28/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/28/2025
5 CSR 25-400.090 — The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and
Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months. Correction required: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.090 — The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and
Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months. Correction required: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 57/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets were not covered. Correction required: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 56/27/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there is a pile of wooden boards with rusted nails. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/22/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there is a pile of wooden boards with rusted nails. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 51/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — 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 avai
The Annual Declaration was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 51/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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.
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there is a pile of wooden boards with rusted nails. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,571/month
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Typical prices in Missouri run about $1,142/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Missouri by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: AURORA, LAWRENCE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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