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COLUMBIA, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address400 HICKMAN AVE, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201-4328
CountyBOONE
Phone(573) 673-2231
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateDecember 12, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High11
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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400 HICKMAN AVE, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201-4328, COLUMBIA, MO 65201-4328
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/12/2026
- High6
- Medium-High11
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 56/12/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 — A current list of available equipment.
The equipment list was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 56/12/2026
5 CSR 25-400.025 — If a family child care home is owned by a legal entity, the legal entity shall designate a person to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the child care provider. The department shall be
The family child care home is owned by a legal entity and did not immediately notify the department in writing of a change in the person designated to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility. Correction required: The legal entity shall designate a person responsible for the daily operation of the facility and notify the department immediately when there is a change. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 56/12/2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 — 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 back
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jordyn Baucom. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 56/12/2026
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.
1 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 56/12/2026
5 CSR 25-400.185 — The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child e
Facility did not submit the 2025-2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15. Correction required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 56/12/2026
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: Jordyn Baucom. 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 - High riskStandard 56/12/2026
5 CSR 25-400.125 — Medical examination reports shall be signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the home. These repor
Medical examination report was not on file for staff and volunteers as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source. Correction required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 56/12/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child car
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Jordyn Baucom. Correction required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 56/12/2026
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 riskStandard 56/12/2026
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 there were missing protective outlet covers. In the dining area, there were 2 outlet covers missing and in the nap room there was 1 outlet cover missing. 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 56/12/2026
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 in the room to the right off of the living room, there is an electrical outlet that has a piece of safety plug broke off inside, no allowing for a protective outlet cover to be installed. The plug is located on the wall between the room and the living room. 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 56/12/2026
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 fire drills were not held at least one time each month. 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 56/12/2026
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 there were no paper towels. 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 56/12/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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 s
The walls located in the room on the right off of the living room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint and chipping sheet rock under the window facing the street and there was a crack in the wall to the left of the same window. Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 56/12/2026
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: diapering cream. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table within reach of the 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-High riskStandard 56/12/2026
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 Jordyn Baucom (provider) Latesia Offield (asst) Steve Korchak (Board President) 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 56/12/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 56/12/2026
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 56/12/2026
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
2025
- Medium riskStandard 512/5/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — A current list of available equipment.
The equipment list was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 512/5/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 — 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 back
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jordyn Baucom. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 512/5/2025
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.
1 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 512/5/2025
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: Jordyn Baucom. 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 - High riskStandard 512/5/2025
5 CSR 25-400.125 — Medical examination reports shall be signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the home. These repor
Medical examination report was not on file for staff and volunteers as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source. Correction required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 512/5/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child car
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Jordyn Baucom. Correction required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department 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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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: COLUMBIA, BOONE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 3
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