DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELITE START LLC

002284568

(816) 246-5052

1905 SE LANGSFORD RD
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64063

ELITE START LLC



 

SIMMERMON, CYNTHIA LEE

DIRECTOR@ELITESTARTLLC.COM


WANDA ILENE TAYLOR

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

118

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/01/2019

10:30 AM

1:31 PM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2354620384


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 06/02/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/02/2011
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/02/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/02/2011
APPLICATION 03/28/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/01/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/02/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/16/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/16/2006
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/02/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/02/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/31/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/14/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/14/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/02/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/31/2011
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/07/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/15/2016




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 18
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 15
Total Children 80
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS
2 13 PRESCHOOL 4-5 year olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3-4 year olds
2 10 PRESCHOOL 2-3 year olds
1 10 PRESCHOOL 4-5year olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3 year olds
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements for renewal.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The fire inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire and safety requirements for renewal.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for safe sleep training were not met as evidenced by Amanda Shandoan and Rebecca Collins, did not complete safe sleep training in that no current certificate on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) . states: Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: expansion of recommendations for a safe infant sleeping environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 128, No. 5, November 1, 2011, and available from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Given Building S261, 89 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05405-0068, telephone number 802-656-2505, fax number 802-656-4844, or at www.pediatrics.aapublications.org/content/128/5/1030.full. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Center director, group child care home provider, and other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratios shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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: Amanda Adkins (1 hours) Shandy Sandoval (4.5 hours) and Cynthia Simmermon(2 hours).
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, caregivers or other personnel: Rebecca Collins and Ashley Henson .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (K) states: Volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, caregivers, and other personnel shall be screened for child abuse/neglect. The screening shall be requested by the provider within ten (10) days of any individual beginning employment or volunteering in the facility. Any investigated allegation of child abuse or neglect involving these persons in which the investigator finds reasonable cause to believe that the individual is the alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect shall be evaluated by the department. After review, the department may prohibit the person from being present in the facility during child care hours. A copy of the screening request and the response shall be filed in the employee's record.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were more than 30 days.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Deja Claxton , Tyler Alexander, and Amanda Shadoan.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report was not on file for Brittany O'Neil, Iswaldy Batista , Isabelle Blayney, Tyler Alexander, Alillyah McGee, Amanda Shadoan 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
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Compliance Date

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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include home 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
2 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include child's address.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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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 requests/results of a criminal background check. A child care staff member(s), Leena Gropper, Amanda Shadone, and Victoria Johnson did not have fingerprint receipts on file. No staff had their eligibility letters on file., was/were employed/present prior to the provider requesting the results of a criminal background check.
Licensing Rule Reference
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules. 2. (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt child care facility, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department of health and senior services.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date