DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WHITTEN, RHONDA L

000745797

(816) 803-4594

29405 E AA HIGHWAY
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64014

WHITTEN, RHONDA L



 

WHITTEN, RHONDA L

moms-luv@swbell.net


PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

05/20/2022

9:30 AM

10:34 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2424056365


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/04/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/04/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/16/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/16/2021
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/27/1997
POLICIES 11/14/1997
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/14/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/14/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/14/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/14/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/14/1997
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 08/01/2016
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 08/01/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/06/2018
APPLICATION 07/18/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/16/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:15PM   5:15PM   10/1/2011
  7:15AM   8:15AM   10/1/2011



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 1
Total Children 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 9 MIXED 5 children are 2 years old, 2 children are 3 years old and 2 children are 5 years old. Staff: Rhonda Whitten

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by the playground had weeds around the fencing area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector in the basement play area was chirping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety 10 (B) states: Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine (9)-volt battery backup.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/20/2022
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor play equipment, the 3 swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (F) states: Equipment with moving parts which might pinch or crush children’s hands or fingers shall not be used unless the moving parts which pose a threat to children have guards or covers. “S” hooks shall be pinched together to avoid catching children's skin or clothing.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Rhonda Whitten.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the provider and assistant(s) in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance