DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GROW IN PEACE CHILD CARE

000789491

(816) 353-3910

8240 A BLUE RIDGE BLVD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64138

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH



 

HAMILTON, CARLA

DIRECTOR@GIPCHILDCARE.ORG

Incorporated

JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

175

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 151 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

10/18/2021

1:30 PM

3:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2410631379


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/02/1996
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/08/1995
SAMPLE FORMS 04/08/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/12/1996
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/12/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/12/1996
POLICIES 04/02/1996
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/01/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/08/1996
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/21/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/02/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/04/1996
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/22/2019
APPLICATION 08/22/2019
STAFF SHEET 08/22/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/09/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/02/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/18/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/18/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/14/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 12
Total Children 45
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS all 9 months, Emily Allen, Jenni Arnold, Lisa Thornton
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 17m-22m, Makalya Robinson
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 13m-19m, Susie Weedin,
1 7 MIXED one 2, six 3s, Cassie Jones
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Carla Hamilton, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caleese Wainwright, Assistant Director
1 8 PRESCHOOL 3-4s, Keyla Parham
1 8 PRESCHOOL 4-5s, Melinda McGee
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Amanda Whitaker, Sara Whitaker

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/18/2021
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2' for 3 cots in the 2s room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Elisabeth Thornton did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 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 1 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/18/2021
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/18/2021
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 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