DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING RAINBOW CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002745748

(816) 844-9061

11116 BLUE RIDGE BLVD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64134-3201

THE LEARNING RAINBOW LLC



 

DOWNTON, MARKITA ROCHELL

THELEARNINGRAINBOWCGDC@GMAIL.COM


ROMENA FOX

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

5 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/09/2020

3:45 PM

4:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2377619163


DocumentDocument-Date
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/06/2019
STAFF SHEET 08/16/2019
APPLICATION 08/14/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/06/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/28/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/28/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/26/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/31/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/27/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/14/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/13/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/10/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/10/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/13/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/14/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/13/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/13/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/14/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/02/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 6
Total Children 34
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kiesha Pierce and Camitra Dizer
3 28 MIXED Seven two year olds Raymonda Hill, Toni Webb, and Deshauna Deshazer
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Markita Downton was not present at the facility when CCFS Romena Fox arrived but she did arrive during the reinspection.

 
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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash in the play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
The walls located in the hallway, the dining and bathroom areas 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.

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19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. The provider did not request the results of a criminal background check prior to employment or presence in the facility for the following staff: Maleah Downton.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for child care staff members as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
Required requests of criminal background checks shall be on file.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Kiesha Pierce and Camitra Dizer, was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (O) states: A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider after the criminal background check has been requested from the department; however, pending completion of the criminal background check, the prospective child care staff member shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five (5) years.
Correction Required
All prospective child care staff member(s) who have requested a criminal background check shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Kiesha Pierce and Maleah Downton.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (J) . 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 receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver-child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty-eight (28) children ages two (2) years and older with seven (7) two year olds were cared for by three (3) caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct caregiver-child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Maleah Downton 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.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Maleah Downton.
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

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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two (2) children's files did not contain emergency medical authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
Written permission was not on file for field trips.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one (1) child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
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 two (2) 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.

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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one (1) child's file did not include mom's work information and dad's home address and work information.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
One (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.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
One (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.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
One (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.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
One (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.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed