DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

RISING SUN LEARNING CENTER

002594170

(816) 997-9030

1170 W 103RD ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64114-4511

HUFFMAN FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC



 

HUFFMAN, MEGAN

director@risingsunkc.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

147

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/21/2022

10:00 AM

11:05 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2425830687


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/12/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/23/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/12/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/2016
POLICIES 06/22/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/12/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/22/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/22/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/22/2016
APPLICATION 05/20/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/23/2021
STAFF SHEET 08/19/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/24/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/29/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 19
Total Children 71
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler Room: Oceans Room. Staff: I'Mumique Moody and Darren Walker
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 18 - 24 months. Staff: Donette (Jolie) Digiovanni.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants. Staff: TaWanna Reeder and Nancy Fitzsimmons.
2 3 MIXED Infants. 10 - 12 months. Staff: Sumaiya Oyshi and Kalia Price.
2 9 MIXED PreK 4 room. All 4 year olds. Staff: Alliyisa Vaughan and Christian Lopez
2 19 MIXED School age range of 5 - 9 years old. Staff: Lacey Stivers and Kelly Stivers.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Assistant Director: Jessica Tran Cook: Debra Smith Floater: Trevia Baynham Office Support: ReKeshia Simmons
2 12 PRESCHOOL PreK 3: 3 & 4 year olds. Staff: Mila Lonkausky and Chandler Norris.
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Mary Lou Gonzalez and Rachel Tumor.

 
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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there was a broken washing machine that was in the corner of the Pre K 3 classroom waiting to be hauled away.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

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Compliance Date
6/21/2022
Violation
The walls located in the Pre K hallway, outside the 2 year old room and the Pre K 5 room, was/were not clean as evidenced by in the Pre K hallway the walls were dirty and had chipping paint and sticky residue with dirt attached. Outside the 2 year old door in the hallway there was a hole in the wall from the door handle. In the Pre 5 room there was chipped and peeling paint on the walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Compliance Date
4/11/2022
Violation
The ceilings located in the infant room and Pre K 4 room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty stained ceiling tiles showing evidence of a water leak.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Compliance Date
4/28/2022
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in Pre k 5 room on the walls/doors and floor there were sticky residue with dirt and dusty vents on the ceiling. In the Pre K 4 room there was dusty ceiling vents. In the Pre K 3 room there were dusty ceiling vents and sticky residue with dirt attached on the back of a shelf. In the Ocean 1 year old room there was sticky residue with dirt attached on the front of the changing table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

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Compliance Date
4/11/2022
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

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Compliance Date
4/11/2022
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

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Compliance Date
4/10/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, two (2) tables , in the two (2) year old room was unsafe as evidenced by both tables had areas on the corners of the tables were the hard plastic was broken with sharp and jagged edges that could pinch or cut a child.
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.

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Compliance Date
4/11/2022
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the 1 year old room there was a floor mat that had the vinyl chipping off the mat and in other areas of the mat the vinyl was torn and repaired with tape.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

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Compliance Date
3/15/2022
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the 1 year old room there was a dirty and stained rocking chair. In the Ocean 1 year old room there were dirty and stained cushions on a rocking chair.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

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Compliance Date
4/11/2022
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the shed door, in the preschool outside playground was unsafe as evidenced by splintered and sharp wood on the front side of the shed door.
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.

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Compliance Date
6/21/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Milia Lonkausky (2.5), Debra Martley-Shelton (3) and Sumaiya Oyshi (2-Rcvd 6/20).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

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Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Paige May.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number at www.OPENInitiative.org.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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Compliance Date
3/15/2022
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: Tawanna Reeder (1).
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.

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Compliance Date

Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Kylar Peterson (4/28/22), Shanae Chase (4/10/22 and Nancy Fitzsimmons (6/21/22).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

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Compliance Date
6/21/2022
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Rose Walker hired 12/7/21, Nancy Fitzsimmons hired 1/18/22 and Amanda DiLuzio hired 2/29/22, who was hired on dates listed behind names.
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.

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Compliance Date
6/21/2022
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Debra Shelton.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center 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 director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

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Compliance Date
6/21/2022
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Darren Walker, who was hired on 12/7/21.
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.

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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kylar Peterson 6/21/22) Christian Lopez, Rachel Toomer, Nancy Fitzsimmons and Shanae Chase (6/21/22 as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Kylar Peterson (6/21/22), Christian Lopez, Rachel Toomer, Nancy Fitsimmons and Shanae Chase (6/21/22).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for I'Munique Boody-McBride (3/3/22), Kylar Peterson (3/3/22), Darren Walker, Sumaiya Oyshi (3/15/22), Christian Lopez (3/3/22), Rachel Toomer (3/15/22), Rose Walker (6/21/22), Nancy Fitsimmons (6/21/22), Shanae Chase (3/15/22), Paige May (6/21/22) and Amanda DiLuzio (3/15/22).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

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Compliance Date

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