DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

000341437

(816) 521-5485

1511 S KINGSHIGHWAY
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64055

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

201 N FOREST AVE
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64050-2513

COX, AMY JO

AMY_COX@ISDSCHOOLS.ORG


ROMENA FOX

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

282

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

04/04/2018

8:40 AM

3:05 PM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2328404764


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/14/1989
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/14/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/19/2018
STAFF SHEET 04/04/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/04/2018
APPLICATION 04/04/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 01/16/1989
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/20/1989
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/20/2011
POLICIES 04/15/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/15/1992
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/11/1990
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/16/1989
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/14/1989
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/14/1989
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/04/2016




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 12
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 28
Total Children 136
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 12 PRESCHOOL
2 8 PRESCHOOL Teacher reported two children were in speech therapy
2 13 PRESCHOOL
2 14 PRESCHOOL
2 13 PRESCHOOL
3 4 PRESCHOOL Teacher reported one child was in therapy
2 6 PRESCHOOL
2 3 PRESCHOOL
2 16 PRESCHOOL
2 16 PRESCHOOL
2 16 PRESCHOOL
1 3 PRESCHOOL
1 4 PRESCHOOL Teacher reported one child was in therapy
1 4 PRESCHOOL
2 4 PRESCHOOL Teacher reported one child was in therapy

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (D) 6. states: An itemized list of available materials and equipment to be used by children;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (D) 8. states: A staff sheet;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a staff sheet as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider had no evidence that sanitation inspection requirements had been met.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (D) 12. states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements;
Correction Required
Prior to the granting of a license, the facility shall meet sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 four to five inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
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.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was all of the sleeping equipment. The program uses mats but does not have a variance to use mats instead of cots.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, the plastic house with the brown roof, in the play area was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the plastic inside the piece of equipment is cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for documentation of 12 clock hours of annual training were not met as evidenced by there were insufficient training documents on file. The staff listed need the following documentation: Chelsea Ramirez is missing nine (9) hours of training and Teresa Harbison is missing two (2) hours of training.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day 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 year of employment in training which is approved by the department in - health, safety, nutrition, guidance and discipline, appropriate activities and learning experiences for children, positive communication and interaction with parents, planning and setting up an appropriate environment for children, professional and administrative practices, or other child related areas.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report was not on file for Susan Hunter, Alise Babcock, Sheila Boerger, Joshua Brown, Sherrill Callahan, Kara Cavanaugh, Elaine Dunn, Cheryl Garringer, Linda Gaydusek, Connie Keller, Deborah Koepke, Ellene Laughlin, C. Leech, Karen Johnson, Eiyang Loke, Megan Manion, Emily Metcalfe, Christa O'Neal, Angela Rice, Brenda Roberts, Becky Rudd, Erin Scheerer, Charlotte Summerville, Amy Hydeman-Tatge, and Rebecca Weyrauch as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day 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.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Susan Hunter, Alise Babcock, Sheila Boerger, Joshua Brown, Sherrill Callahan, Kara Cavanaugh, Christine Rounds, Cheryl Garringer, Linda Gaydusek, Connie Keller, Deborah Koepke, Ellene Laughlin, C. Leech, Karen Johnson, Eiyang Loke, Megan Manion, Emily Metcalfe, Christa O'Neal, Angela Rice, Brenda Roberts, Becky Rudd, Erin Scheerer, Charlotte Summerville, Amy Hydeman-Tatge, and Rebecca Weyrauch.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a day care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a day care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not met as evidenced by there was no plan on file for a child with special needs.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Seven (7) child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
Violation
One (1) child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance