SHERRY'S DAYCARE
KAHOKA, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address411 N CLEVELAND ST, KAHOKA, MO, 63445-1308
CountyCLARK
Phone(660) 216-3178
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · 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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411 N CLEVELAND ST, KAHOKA, MO, 63445-1308, KAHOKA, MO 63445-1308
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026
- High4
- Medium-High12
- Medium9
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 55/20/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: deodorant, hair oil, soap, Febreze. The item(s) was/were located in a cabinet in the bathroom accessible to children.. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/20/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by utility room with cleaning supplies and trash and the master bedroom that contains gun safes, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies. Correction required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/20/2026
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: Sherry Nelson needs 1.5 hours of training. 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-High riskStandard 55/20/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: children's ibuprofen, cough medicine, MiraLAX. The item(s) was/were located on the counter and top of the microwave. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.095 — Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Stationary equipment, blue and yellow swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored. Correction required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, s
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site. Correction required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 511/14/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine
The smoke detector in the family room one of the fire detectors was chirping with a low battery. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 511/14/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 — Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Stationary equipment, blue and yellow swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored. Correction required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 511/14/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, s
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site. Correction required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 59/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine
The smoke detector in the family room one of the fire detectors was chirping with a low battery. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 59/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.125 — The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by two children did not have school-age medical forms on file. Correction required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 59/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, s
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site. Correction required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 59/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 — Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Stationary equipment, blue and yellow swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored. Correction required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 59/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint, windex and Libman cleaner. The item(s) was/were located paint was in the family room and windex and Libman cleaner was in the utility room where the children had access to. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 59/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the baby swing in the north east corner of the play yard did not have enough pea gravel or other resilient material for protection of children's falls. Correction required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 59/9/2025
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 were 12 inch weeds throughout the area with the play equipment and in the pea gravel. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/15/2025
5 CSR 25-400.125 — The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by two children did not have school-age medical forms on file. Correction required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/15/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, s
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site. Correction required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/15/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 — Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Stationary equipment, blue and yellow swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored. Correction required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 55/15/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 — Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine
The smoke detector in the family room one of the fire detectors was chirping with a low battery. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/15/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Gorilla Glue and Aquaphoric Ointment. The item(s) was/were located on the desk in the family room and on a side table in the living room. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/15/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the baby swing in the north east corner of the play yard did not have enough pea gravel or other resilient material for protection of children's falls. Correction required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 55/15/2025
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 were 12 inch weeds throughout the area with the play equipment and in the pea gravel. 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 - High riskStandard 55/15/2025
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 riskStandard 55/15/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — A listing of household members and assistant(s).
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. 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: KAHOKA, CLARK County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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