DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BARE ESSENTIALS HOME CARE, INC.

001347859

(816) 333-5868

3200 WAYNE AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64109

BARE ESSENTIALS HOME CARE, INC.



 

FISHER, LATONYA MARIE

jfi8437105@sbcglobal.net

Incorporated

ROBYN EMBREE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

91

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/11/2022

9:40 AM

12:43 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2423720516


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/03/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/03/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/02/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/03/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 05/03/2011
POLICIES 05/03/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/03/2011
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/03/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/03/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/03/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/03/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/31/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/03/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/03/2011
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/22/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/10/2015
APPLICATION 12/24/2018
STAFF SHEET 03/13/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/03/2011
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/11/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/11/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/26/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/11/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/25/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/23/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 13
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 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Betty Brown and Honesty Council present with eight infant/toddlers age 6-13 months old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE LaTonya Fisher (director) present with no children in attendance.
4 17 PRESCHOOL Shirley Harris (staff), Marsha Kirkendoll (staff), Omekia Walker (staff) and Hazel Bowdwin (staff) present with seventeen children in a community space for an activity. The children are 4-5 years of age.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Ruby Bonner (staff) and Tiffany Fry (staff) present with seven children age 2 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Latonya Fisher, Shirley Harris, Ruby Bonner, Hazel Baldwin, Willetta Eskridge, Honesty Council, Rose Mitchell and Omekia Walker 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/11/2022
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/11/2022
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, promulgated as of 2020 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/11/2022
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 partition(s) that were not stable in that the door was left open for over seven minutes with children age 6-13 months old present.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Betty Brown, who was hired on 5/11/2022.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Hazel Baldwin (9.5 hours), Willetta Eskridge (11 hours), Shirley Harris (.5 hours), Rose Mitchell (2 hours), Hattie Wilson (12 hours) and Tuletha Winbrush (12 hours).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 Hazel Baldwin.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Provider was not alert to various needs of the child as evidenced by Child A in the infant room was left to cry for over seven minutes without being acknowledged until the inspector intervened.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 3. states: Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger, diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be alert to various need of the child.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2022
Violation
Provider was not alert to various needs of the child as evidenced by Child B in the infant room was allowed to scream for over ten minutes. Caregivers did not attempt soothing until the inspector intervened. The child calmed immediately when a staff member spoke soothingly to them.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 3. states: Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger, diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be alert to various need of the child.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2022
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
One 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Omekia Walker, Honesty Council, Betty Brown and Willetta Eskridge.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (9) states: A copy of qualifying background screening results shall be kept on file for child care staff members, as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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