MCNEELY, LESLEY
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address3126 DOGWOOD DR, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63701-4106
CityCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-4106
CountyCAPE GIRARDEAU
Phone(573) 275-6296
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3126 DOGWOOD DR, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63701-4106, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-4106
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/2/2026
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 52/2/2026
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 assistant(s), Debra Hawkins. 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 - High riskStandard 52/2/2026
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 Debra Hawkins. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 51/9/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as neede
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. 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 - Medium riskStandard 51/9/2026
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 assistant(s), Debra Hawkins. 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 - High riskStandard 51/9/2026
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 Debra Hawkins. 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
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 57/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as neede
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. 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 - Medium riskStandard 57/9/2025
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 assistant(s), Debra Hawkins. 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 - High riskStandard 57/9/2025
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 Debra Hawkins. 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
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$982/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: CAPE GIRARDEAU, CAPE GIRARDEAU County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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