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

04/11/2019

1:35 PM

5:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2354514380


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/14/1989
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/10/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/15/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/18/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/19/2018
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: 8
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 25
Total Children 120
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 PRESCHOOL
2 1 PRESCHOOL
2 7 PRESCHOOL
1 7 PRESCHOOL
2 4 PRESCHOOL
1 5 PRESCHOOL
2 5 PRESCHOOL
2 13 PRESCHOOL
2 13 PRESCHOOL
2 13 PRESCHOOL
2 13 PRESCHOOL
2 11 PRESCHOOL
2 10 PRESCHOOL
2 14 PRESCHOOL

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by the program has no approved fire inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one (1) electrical outlet in the therapy room did not have a cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/11/2019
Violation
The walls located in Room 7, 8, 16, 13, and 12 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cracked tiles.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, plastic tree with the green roof, in the outside play space under the tarp was not in good condition as evidenced by pieces of broken plastic.
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: Kelsey Bink is missing three (3) hours of training. Teresa Harbison is missing three (3) hours of training. Karen Johnson is missing nine (9) hours of training. Katrick Lickteig is missing nine (9) hours of training. Melanie Olmstead is missing nine (9) hours of training. Chelsea Ramirez is missing one (1) hour of training. Annette Salinas is missing nine (9) hours of training. Nicole Schaltenbrand is missing 10.5 hours of training. Sarah Vanbibber is missing nine (9) hours of training. Sherri Winingar is missing nine (9) 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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for one (1) child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 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.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules.
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requesting a criminal background check. The provider did not request the results of a criminal background check for Kara Cavanaugh, Jana Parker, Charlotte Summerville, Georgette Hazelrigg, Kelly Hutchings prior to January 31, 2019.
Licensing Rule Reference
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules. 2. (3) states: A family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt child care facility that has child care staff members at the time this section becomes effective* shall request the results of a criminal background check for all child care staff members by January 31, 2019, unless the requirements of subsection 5 of this section are met by the child care provider and proof is submitted to the department of health and senior services by January 31, 2019.
Correction Required
Required requests of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date