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Learning Under The Son Preschool And Child Care

450 E FITZGERALD AVE, Gerald MO 63037-2520 · License #002527779 · Center · Child Care Center

ACTIVE

Capacity 20 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yrLast inspected Feb 19, 2026

Contact

Director: Baumbach, Brenda Gay * Baumbach, Brenda Gay
Phone: (573) 291-5099
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: 450 E FITZGERALD AVE, Gerald MO 63037-2520 · 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 20 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Missouri DESE

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

2.2

Missouri average

1.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood

Feb 19, 2026 — COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

3 violations cited · view state record

3 violations

Violation
5 CSR 25-500.122 · 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Alyssa Scego as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.122 · 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: 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 beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
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: Alyssa Scego.

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1The Feb 19, 2026 inspection noted: “Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Alyssa Scego as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginn…” — what has changed since then?
2The Jan 16, 2025 inspection noted: “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: O…” — what has changed since then?
3The Jul 12, 2024 inspection noted: “The walls located in the naptime room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard is hanging off of the wall and is not adhered to the wall.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error

Jul 12, 2024 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING

5 violations cited · view state record

5 violations

Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: 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 surfaces.
The walls located in the naptime room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard is hanging off of the wall and is not adhered to the wall.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 7 inches. At the back of the fence, where a gate is present as an emergency exit, the door of the emergency exit gate is not straight with/to the fence, the top of the door has a gap of 7 inches. The bottom of the door is measuring at 4 inches. The gate/door needs to be adjusted and straightened to not allow more than a 4 inch gap between the door and the back side of the gate.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: 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 surfaces.
The walls located in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard is hanging off of the wall and is not adhered to the wall.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: 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 surfaces.
The floors located in between the school age room and lunch room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there is a piece of flooring missing in between the two rooms, concrete is exposed and present.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: 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 surfaces.
The floors located at the entrance into the infant room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a transition strip or piece of flooring is missing as you exit the lunch room and enter into the infant and toddler room. Concrete floor is exposed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Jan 17, 2024 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING

7 violations cited · view state record

7 violations

Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: 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 Brenda Baumbach, Maria Garth, Mariah Marquart and Anna Sullivan within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: 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 facility orientation shall include:
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Mariah Marquart and Anna Sullivan
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Mariah Marquart needs .75 hours for 2023 (Employed March 2023).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Maria Garth needs 1.25 hours.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.192 · 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 child's immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.

Aug 10, 2023 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING

7 violations cited · view state record

7 violations

Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: 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 for children's activities as evidenced by five tree roots are exposed in the right corner of the playground, creating a tripping hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: 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 for children's activities as evidenced by candy wrappers, broken toys parts and pop tart wrapper found on the playground.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.090 · 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) 1. states: Medical and non-medical emergencies and disaster situations that could pose a hazard to staff and children, such as a fire, tornado, flood, chemical spill, exposure to carbon monoxide, power failure, bomb threat, person coming to the facility whose health or behavior may be harmful to a child or staff member, or kidnapping or missing child;
The facility's written emergency plan did not include plans for medical and non-medical emergencies and disaster situations.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.090 · 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) . states: At a minimum, a disaster and emergency plan shall identify the staff members responsible for implementing the plan and ensuring the safety of the children and shall include:
The facility's disaster plan did not identify the staff responsible for implementing the plan and ensuring the safety of children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.090 · 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 1. states: The location of the child's attendance record and emergency information and emergency supplies;
The facility's disaster plan did not include the location of child's attendance record.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.090 · 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the big main room didn't had an Emergency Preparedness Plan .
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.