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About Our Kids, Inc.

801 E 12TH ST, Lamar MO 64759-2141 · License #002166203 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 35 childrenAges 5 yr – 11 yrLast inspected Jan 12, 2026
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Smith, Ashley Dee * Smith, Ashley Dee
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801 E 12TH ST, Lamar MO 64759-2141 · Directions

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  • Licensed for 35 children
20
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Missouri DESE
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.5
Missouri average
1.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood
Jan 12, 2026 — 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 Charity Garner, DeLacey Garfield, Maddison Reaves, Abigail Ryder, Ashley Smith, Amanda Strugel, and Samantha Williams within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.090 · 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: 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 emergency plan.

    Requirements of the 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.

  • 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: Charity Garner, DaLacey Garfield, Sierra Goddard, Madison Reaves, Abigail Ryder Ashley Smith Amanda Sturgell, and Samantha Williams

  • 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: Charity Garner 2 hrs, DaLacey 3 hrs, Sierra Goddard, 3 hrs, Madison Reaves 2 hrs, and Abigail Ryder 5hrs.

  • 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 was not on file for Charity Garner, DaLacey Garfield, Sierra Goddard, Madison Reaves, Abigail Ryder, Ashley Smith ,Amanda Sturgell as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

  • 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 completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Charity Garner, DaLacey Garfield, Sierra Goddard, Madison Reaves, Abigail Ryder Ashley Smith Amanda Sturgell .

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-600.020 · 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: 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 background check for such child care staff member from the department.

    Criminal background check results were not on file for Charity Garner, Lilly Hill and Madison Raves.

Nov 20, 2025 — COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 18, 2025 — SUPPLEMENTAL
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.

    The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Aug 19, 2025 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 31, 2025 — COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • 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: Ellie Cawyer

  • 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: Zachary Morey and Jerod Morey are out of compliance for the year 2024 for clock hours.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

    A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Ellie Cawyer .

  • 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 Ellie Cawyer as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

  • 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: Ellie Cawyer.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-600.020 · 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: 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 Jerod Morey and Zach Morey.

Apr 30, 2025 — SUPPLEMENTAL
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 17, 2025 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

    A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Ellie Cawyer .

  • 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: Ellie Cawyer

  • 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: Zachary Morey and Jerod Morey are out of compliance for the year 2024 for clock hours.

  • 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 Ellie Cawyer as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

  • 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: Ellie Cawyer.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-600.020 · 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: 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 Jerod Morey and Zach Morey.

Jan 26, 2024 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 12, 2026 inspection noted: “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Charity Garner, DeLacey Garfield, Maddison Reaves, Abigail Ryder, Ashley Smith, Amanda Strugel, and…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 18, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility does not have an approved director on staff.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 31, 2025 inspection noted: “A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Ellie Cawyer” — 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