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Tiny Hearts Creative Enrichment Center Llc
316 S PLAZA WAY, Cape Girardeau MO 63703-5854 · License #003018504 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Jessup-Heffner, Nancy * Jessup-Heffner, Nancy
- Phone
- (573) 803-0488
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 316 S PLAZA WAY, Cape Girardeau MO 63703-5854 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Licensed for 62 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the bathroom door located in the I/T Unit was not in good condition as evidenced by the very top of the door was cracked/splintering.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Rubbing Alcohol & Shave Cream. The item(s) was/were located on the bottom & second to the bottom shelf of the cabinet in the Crayola Room.
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The walls located in the Dr. Seuss Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the sheetrock was exposed and crumbling.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the playground gate was not latching properly.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the top rail was either disconnected or broken in half. This was located near the large climber.
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The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches. The gap was located at the bottom of the gate. This gate was located near the large climber.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping tarp was showing through the resilient material.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken glass was located on the path that leads to the playground.
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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.
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The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the fence was not attached to the top rail, specifically along the last side panel in the back right corner on the Playground.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the Emergency Exit door in the I/T Unit, specifically the Butterfly Room was not closing easily.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by various pieces of trash, specifically plastic bags & wrappers were scattered throughout the Playground along the fence.
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The means of egress in the I/T Unit, specifically the Butterfly Room was obstructed in that a curtain was hanging in the doorway of the Emergency Exit. Once the door is opened the curtain was still hanging in the doorway.
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Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
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Outdoor equipment, half-dome climber, in the outdoor playground was unsafe as evidenced by the climber was not anchored.
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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: Tia Beasley.
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Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the facility used the correct form; however, the medical provider failed to select whether or not the staff member was in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.
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A child 5 years of age was in the I/T room with 41 children in attendance.
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An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
- Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by children did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a shovel was located in the pathway to the playground.
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The means of egress in the Sesame Room and Butterfly Room was obstructed in that sand bags were located on the exterior side of the exit doors.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the glass located on two glass doors (I/T Unit and Sesame Street Room) was shattered and missing. Facility has plywood covering the openings on the doors. A few pieces of glass and one nail tip are accessible to children.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches in width by 12 inches in height. This section of the fence was located near the large climber.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the landscaping tarp was showing through the pea gravel posing as a trip hazard.
- Violation
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.
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Furniture/equipment, large wooden climber, in the outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by there were openings that posed a threat for entrapment. Openings measured 3.5 inches to 9 inches. This was located under the stairs and landing.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, small climber, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic caps that hold the equipment together were missing in two areas.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a bay window located on the building and accessible from the outdoor play area had plastic trim that was cracked and contained rough edges.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Carrie Lowes within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
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Furniture/equipment, activity table, in the Preschool Room was not in good condition as evidenced by two wooden rods were broken.
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Furniture/equipment, one playpen, in the I/T Unit was not in good condition as evidenced by one small hole was located in the mesh fabric.
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Criminal background check results were not on file for Carrie Lowes .
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One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
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5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one DVD cord located in the 5 Year Old Room was not secure.
- Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
- Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 12, 2026 inspection noted: “The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the bathroom door located in the I/T Unit was not in good condition as evidenced by the very top of the…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 6, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a shovel was located in the pathway to the playground.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 3, 2025 inspection noted: “The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the glass located on two glass doors (I/T Unit and Sesame Street Room) was shattered and missing. Facili…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error