The Environmental Health staff are responsible for conducting annual inspections in child care facilities in Newton County.

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These child care facilities are licensed or regulated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DESE) Bureau of Child Care and include centers, group homes, family child care homes and head starts.

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Inspections are carried out pursuant to a contract with the Bureau of Child Care and performed according to standards set forth by that agency.  Areas of concern include:

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• Food preparation

• Storage and Service

• Diapering and general hygiene

• Environmental hazards indoors and outdoors

• General cleanliness/sanitation

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Missouri laws and regulations pertaining to child care facilities

Sanitation Guidelines pertaining to child care facilities

Questions regarding child care rules or how to become a licensed provider

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Environmental Health Operational Guidelines
 

Recent Child Care Facility Inspections

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Facilities inside the city limits of Joplin are inspected by the Joplin City Health Department.

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