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Freeman Learning Center
3606 INDIANA AVE, Joplin MO 64804-4728 · License #002783813 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Sharp, Joshua Burton * Sharp, Joshua Burton
- Phone
- (417) 347-3608
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 3606 INDIANA AVE, Joplin MO 64804-4728 · 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 90 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
Outdoor equipment, two tricylces, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by handlebar coverings that are torn and need to be replaced.
- Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Claudia Cox (1.25).
- Violation
Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Sara Adamson, Gladys Chandler, Maddilyn Copeland, Jadyn Gage, Beatrix Glover, Mariah Gregory, Kimberly Harms, Leneva Hutchison, Haley Mason, Tiffani Merriman, Lindsey Neville, Zulaiha Oxford, Madeline Pinion, Melinda Porter, Brenda Poulson, Katelyn Russell and Lesa Seams. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- 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 5 1/2 inches from the ground to bottom of the fence in the southwest corner of the fenced in area.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, two yellow tricycles, in the older children's play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by handle bars were missing which could potentially allow an insect to fly or crawl into creating a possible stinging injury for the child.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Maddilyn Copeland and Madeline Pinion as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
- Violation
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: Madeleine Pinon and Maddilyn Copeland.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by FCSR reports are kept electronically offsite and not available in the employee files for review.
- Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child did not have parents permission for emergency medical care.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Two child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
- Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sunscreen creams and spray. The item(s) was/were located preschool classroom (3-year-old).
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Shelly Maynard.
- Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall with caregivers backs facing the classroom.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.192 · 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (E) states: All medication shall be stored out of reach of children or in a locked container.
Medication was not stored out of children's reach.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Shelly Maynard.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 20, 2026 inspection noted: “Outdoor equipment, two tricylces, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by handlebar coverings that are torn and need to be replaced.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 20, 2025 inspection noted: “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Sara Adamson, Gladys Chandler, Maddilyn Copeland, Jadyn Gage, Beatrix Glover, Mariah Gregory, Kimber…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 24, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child did not have parents permission for emergency medic…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error