DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEAPS & BOUNDS ACADEMY LLC

001872335

(816) 537-0067

108 RANSON RD
GREENWOOD
MO  64034

LEAPS & BOUNDS ACADEMY LLC



 

CAWOOD, BRANDY DAWN

landbacademy@att.net


KRISTI GLOVER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/01/2022

8:05 AM

9:35 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2424568455


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/14/2000
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/31/2000
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/26/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/29/2004
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/28/2004
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/28/2004
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/30/2007
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/13/2004
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/16/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/16/2000
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/16/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/11/2002
APPLICATION 08/10/2018
STAFF SHEET 09/06/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/03/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/03/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/03/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/02/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/12/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 2
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 11 MIXED caregiver, Lesli Eubanks and director, Brandy Cawood with eleven children, three infants, one 2 year old, one 3 year old, five 4 year olds, and one 5 year old

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/1/2022
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
6/1/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall grass in the outdoor play area needs maintained.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
6/1/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large tree roots sticking up inside the circle sidewalk area that creates a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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

Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/1/2022
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Large bottle of Arm and Hammer laundry detergent. The item(s) was/were located on the sink in the restroom housing the washing machine and dryer in the back of the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/1/2022
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outside electrical outlet cover was broken and missing from outlet next to door on outside wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/1/2022
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by three infants located in the large preschool room that is not approved infant and toddler space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Restroom with clothes washing machine and dryer was accessible to children as evidenced by unlocked restroom in the back of the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (10) (D) states: The rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.087(10)(C)1.–5. Fire Safety shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.
Correction Required
Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/1/2022
Violation
Kitchen was accessible to children as evidenced by door being open and unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (10) (D) states: The rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.087(10)(C)1.–5. Fire Safety shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.
Correction Required
Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/1/2022
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, gray plastic pieces, black steering wheel and five outdoor play balls, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken pieces and deflated/shredding balls.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Brandy Cawood needs 10 hours, Leslie Eubanks needs 10 hours, and Chelsi Hunsaker needs 1.5 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 18 children, ages one 2 years old, three 3 years old, six 4 years old, six 5 years old, one 7 years old, and one 8 years old, were cared for by Leslie Eubanks caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/1/2022
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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