DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPECTRUM STATION, LLC

001743760

(816) 459-8000

3250 N AMERISTAR DR
KANSAS CITY
MO  64161-9223

SPECTRUM STATION, LLC



 

REITER, JENIFER R

spectrumstationnorth@gmail.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

304

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

80 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 80 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/22/2021

12:00 PM

1:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2404947403


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/27/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/16/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/27/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/15/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/09/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/17/2002
SAMPLE FORMS 12/17/2002
POLICIES 12/17/2002
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/02/2002
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/02/2002
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/21/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/21/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/02/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/02/2002
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/17/2002
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/18/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/17/2002
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/21/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/17/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/17/2002
APPLICATION 10/06/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/06/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/06/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/06/2018




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 31
Total Children 156
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants. Room D. Staff: Taylor Ruckel and Christy Fiedler.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants. Room E. Staff: Joni Spencer and Audrenna Strickler
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers. Room F. Staff: Samantha Peters and Taylor Heitfield.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers. Room G. Staff: Rachel Edwards and Jessica McDowell
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers. Room I. Staff: Patti Walker and Abby Clifton.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers. Room J. Staff: Tom Powell.
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rooms A, B, C. N, O and S are all closed due to enrollment.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Jenifer Reiter. Office Additional/ Staff: Shauna Bardot, Lori Lindner, Denise Gabbert and Catherine Boldt. Managing Member: Jan Powell
1 9 PRESCHOOL All 3 year olds. Room P. Staff: Sheldon Tabor.
2 16 PRESCHOOL All 3 year olds. Room Q. Staff: Erin Goertz and Alexis Groves.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Ages 3 and 4 year olds. Room R. Staff: Destiney Martin and Tamara Gilchrist.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Pre K - 5 year olds. Room T. Staff: Jennifer Phillips and Eric Curry.
1 9 PRESCHOOL All 4 year olds. Room U. Staff: Kristine Nichols.
1 14 SCHOOL AGE Age range of 6 - 9 years. Room W. Staff: Lee Thomas
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS All 2 year olds. Room K. Staff: Sheyenne Johnson.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS All 2 year olds. Room L. Staff: Janet Lemus-Zacharis.
2 14 TWO YEAR OLDS All 2 year olds. Room M. Staff: Sydney Strickler and Jennifer Hansen

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located Rooms N and O was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling 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
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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
Furniture/equipment, mats, in the school age room W was not in good condition as evidenced by rips and tears in the vinyl on the mats making them not a cleanable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Tamara Gilchrist and Madison Robinson.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. 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: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

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
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Abigail Clifton 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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lee Thomas.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements (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 facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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