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


MICHELLE RENEE TRUSSELL

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

01/28/2022

10:00 AM

12:51 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2417002808


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/28/2022
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
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/06/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/06/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/10/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/18/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/10/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/15/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/28/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 128
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nancy Sneed, Alyssa McGregor & Tara Anderson was present with 3 to 7 month olds.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Joni Spencer & Audrey Strickler was present with 7 to 13 months olds.
3 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Taylor Heitfield, Rachel Edwards, Christy Fielder was present with 15 to 23 month olds.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Patti Walker & Drew Blanton was present with 16 to 24 month olds.
3 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Catherine Boldt, Amanda Williams & Shayla Phillips was present with 16 to 24 months.
2 11 MIXED Valerie Marshall, Janet Lemus-Zacarias was present with ten 2-year olds & a 3-year old.
2 12 MIXED Allison Carpenter & Anne Dickey was present with ten 2-year olds & two 3-year olds.
2 13 MIXED Jennifer Hansen & Jenna Harmon was present with eleven 2-year olds & two 3-year olds.
2 9 MIXED Kelsey Hughes & Kara Warren was present with six 4-year olds & three 5-year olds.
2 19 MIXED Jennifer Phillips & Kristina Nichols was present with nine 4-year olds & ten 5-year olds.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jenifer Reiter, Shawnah Bardot, Thomas Powell, Victoria Sneed was present but not counted in staff/child ratio.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Lettecia Hogue & Ashley Rocha was present with seven 3-year olds & five 4-year olds.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Derrian Davis was present with eight 3-year olds & two 4-year olds.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Tamara Davis was present with three 3-year olds & seven 4-year olds.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Derrian Davis within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/28/2022
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in Room K's bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint located under soap dispenser.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/28/2022
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Room H was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper on walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/28/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in Room B.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (13) (A) states: Unvented fuel-fired room heaters, portable electrical space heaters, or floor furnaces shall not be used during child care hours. The provider shall sign a compliance letter verifying that such equipment will not be used.
Correction Required
Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/28/2022
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by a crib/playpen was not provided for each infant in that the facility only had 32 cribs on site and capacity requires 48. The facility is missing 16 cribs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. A. states: An individually assigned crib, portable crib or playpen shall be provided and used for each infant and toddler. Stack cribs shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved sleeping equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Tori Bryan (missing 2nd page of Risk Assessment) & Rebecca Williamson (TB Risk Assessment not signed by health care professional).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 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

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/28/2022
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