DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002444804

(816) 560-1438

16995 E DOVER LN
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64056-1591

SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

10406 COLLEGE AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64137-1530

COUNCE-SMITH, MONICA

moni.cakes@hotmail.com


BEN NEWTON

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

01/07/2022

9:01 AM

10:25 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2415585128


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/20/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/20/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/20/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/20/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/21/2015
POLICIES 07/21/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/25/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/21/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/21/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/25/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/22/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/21/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/21/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/25/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/25/2015
STAFF SHEET 05/10/2017
APPLICATION 05/17/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/19/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/30/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/26/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/26/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/26/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 2
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 10 MIXED Caregiver Zemorea Burris was present with ten (10) children and was unable to assess their exact ages. CI recorded children's names and caregiver's estimate of ages, which included 1-1 year old, 6-2 year olds, and 3-4 year olds.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregiver Angel Fish was present, initially with nine (9) children in attendance, however she was relieved when Zemorea Burris arrived, leaving Angel Fish with no children in attendance.

 
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
The infant/toddler space had groups that were not separated by a partition.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that an outlet cover was missing on the eastern wall of the Pre-K room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/7/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by her absence during inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children, ages 1 through 4, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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