DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDDING AROUND, L.L.C.

002044791

(816) 600-6440

826 SW BLUE PKWY
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64063-3805

KIDDING AROUND, L.L.C.



 

LARUE, TAMARA

Ka1director@gmail.com


JESSICA GLOVER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

111

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/08/2022

2:35 PM

3:21 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2417514420


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/31/2007
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/31/2007
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/29/2011
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/31/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/22/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/22/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/31/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/31/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 07/31/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/31/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/31/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/31/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/09/2015
APPLICATION 05/06/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/06/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/01/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/28/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/28/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/01/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/02/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 5
Total Children 38
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Two caregivers, Mallory Murray and Sydney Cusimano, with eight children, ages 3-months-old to 15-months-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Makayla Powell, with ten children, seven 4-years-old and three 5-years-old.
1 14 PRESCHOOL Director, Evynn Gibson, with fourteen children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Harmony Allen, with six children, all the age of 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by fourteen children, ages 3-years-old and 4-years-old, were cared for by one caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/8/2022
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by the 2-years-old classroom having only veggie straws and water during afternoon snack.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by 2/1/2022 records were requsted and the director stated it would be difficult to get them during time of visit but will email them. On 2/8/2022, attendance records were again requested and the director stated she does not have time to get the records together. It was discussed that attendance records for children and staff for 1/21/22, 1/25/22, 1/31/22 and 2/1/22 shall be submitted immediately.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed