DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FIRST STEP ACADEMY, LLC

002550350

(816) 796-9210

19401 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64056-4413

FIRST STEP ACADEMY, LLC



 

KELLY DAVIDSON, JENNIFER

JENKELLY515@ATT.NET


ROMENA FOX

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

46

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

03/18/2021

3:20 PM

4:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2395644283


DocumentDocument-Date
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/21/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/21/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/21/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/27/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/03/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/01/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/12/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/02/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/02/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/05/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/12/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/28/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/04/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/30/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/30/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/27/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/27/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/27/2015
POLICIES 10/12/2015
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/13/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 5
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 MIXED Caregiver Erika Slyter and Caregiver Christine Beebe with six children, two two years old and four three years old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Managing Member and Director Jennifer Davidson present with no children
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Katie Greenawalt and Caregiver Rebecca Amendola with twelve children, ages four and five years

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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 Child C's file did not contain information on the child's development.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 2. states: Information regarding a child's personal development, behavior patterns, habits and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/2/2021
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
Not Observed
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 (Child C) 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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child C's 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/2/2021
Violation
Child C's 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/2/2021
Violation
Child B and Child C's 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/2/2021
Violation
Child B and Child C's 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/2/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance