DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HAND IN HAND CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

001518978

(816) 350-7500

2901 M 291 FRONTAGE RD
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64057

HAND IN HAND CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.



 

DYE, LISA RENEE

lisa@handinhand-daycare.com

Incorporated

KRISTI GLOVER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/11/2022

9:00 AM

10:13 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2423326858


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/05/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/05/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/05/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/07/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/05/2000
POLICIES 10/05/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/05/2000
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/05/2000
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/29/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/19/2000
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/19/2000
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/14/2014
APPLICATION 10/20/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/02/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/04/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/03/2021
STAFF SHEET 08/27/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/19/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/04/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:15PM   5:15PM   9/28/2010
  7:40AM   8:40AM   9/28/2010



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 9
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers, Kelli Moore and Brooklyn Enfield with five children, one toddler and four infants
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver, Natalie Tarpenning with four children, all toddlers
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director, Lisa Dye with no children in attendance
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE owner, Karen Decker with no children in attendance
3 23 PRESCHOOL caregivers, Elisabeth Loftis, Karissa Johnson, and Jessica Holler with twenty-three children, eight 3 years old, ten 4 years old, and five 5 years old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver, April Brady with eight children, all two years old

 
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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4" and 7" at the bottom and side of the back gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Outdoor equipment, yellow twisting slide, in outdoor play are is cracked at the bottom was not in good condition as evidenced by 6" crack at the bottom of slide.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, town themed car rug, in 3 year old classroom was unsafe as evidenced by rolling edges creating a trip hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2022
Violation
Outdoor equipment, large play structure, in outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on metal poles all around the structure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
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