THE WILD ONES

AURORA, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

5.0based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$1,719/mo

Contact information

Address1503 S JEFFERSON AVE, AURORA, MO, 65605-2117

CityAURORA, MO 65605-2117

CountyLAWRENCE

Phone(417) 440-9829

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity10

License dateDecember 21, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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1503 S JEFFERSON AVE, AURORA, MO, 65605-2117, AURORA, MO 65605-2117

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/9/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

    The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by bare ground was observed around the tall climber, hexagon climber and airplane outdoor play equipment. Correction required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — 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.

    The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Elizabeth Hostetter, Sara Gallup and Mark Hostetter within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. 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. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

    Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for household member, Mark Hostetter. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — 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.

    One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 56/9/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

    One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.125 — Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before be

    A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Elizabeth Hostetter and Sara Gallup. Correction required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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, Elizabeth Hostetter. 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
  8. Medium riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Sara Gallup needs 12 clock 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
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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 there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification. 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
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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, hexagon climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to a fence which could cause a collision hazard - the fence location and measured distance from the play equipment was less than 6 inches. 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
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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 open drain filled with water near the north side of the fence. 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
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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 several weeds inside the area surrounding the outdoor play equipment. 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
  13. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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 Several large holes dug by dogs, particularly to the NW of the railroad ties and along the north side of the fence. 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
  14. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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 multiple large holes that appear to be from animals digging throughout the play area and black tarp coming up in multiple places. All of these pose tripping hazards for children. 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
  15. Medium riskStandard 56/9/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Areas used by children shall be free of animal excrement.

    Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in two different places on the outdoor play area. Correction required: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  16. Medium riskStandard 56/9/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Areas used by children shall be free of animal excrement.

    Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in multiple areas (more than ten piles of animal excrement was observed) in multiple locations in the play area. Correction required: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  17. Medium-High riskStandard 56/9/2026

    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 there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification. 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

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 512/10/2025

    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 outlet covers were not observed in the living room, back play room and bathroom. 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
  2. High riskStandard 512/10/2025

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

    Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for household member, Mark Hostetter. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 512/10/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — 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.

    One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 512/10/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

    One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 512/10/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.125 — Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before be

    A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Elizabeth Hostetter and Sara Gallup. Correction required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 512/10/2025

    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 there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification. 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
  7. Medium riskStandard 512/10/2025

    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, Elizabeth Hostetter. 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
  8. Medium riskStandard 512/10/2025

    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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Sara Gallup needs 12 clock 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

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
17Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,719/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: 4

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