DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MACKIDS LEARNING ACADEMY

002941464

(586) 713-6148

9450 WARD PKWY
KANSAS CITY
MO  64114-3319

KINDERCARE EDUCATION AT WORK LLC



 

JONES, SARAH ANN

shenry@kindercare.com


KRISTI GLOVER

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

144

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

08/11/2022

8:45 AM

11:46 AM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2428822490


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/12/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/26/2022
APPLICATION 05/05/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/07/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/07/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/05/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/14/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/09/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/09/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/09/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/05/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/09/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/10/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/09/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/09/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/09/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/09/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/09/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 05/09/2022
POLICIES 05/09/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/13/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/29/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/09/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 14
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 17
Total Children 78
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers, Maya Scott-Walker and Keirra Thomas with seven infants
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers, Makiya Sanders and Tyesha Rhodes with six toddlers
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver, Christala Smith with four toddlers
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers, Anna Jones, Brittney Butt, Marissa Horner with seven infants
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director, Sarah Jones and assistant director, Sara McNellis
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE cook, Madison Rippy
2 20 PRESCHOOL caregivers, Brianna Meyer and Katherina Ferguson with three 2-years-old and seventeen preschool children ages 3-4 years
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver, Kaci Wenzel with ten preschool children
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver, Sheron Mcculough with eight children 2-years-old
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver, MiQuita Brenae Wade with eight preschool children
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver, Maggie Clark with eight children all 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
Compliance
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 three screws sticking out of a wood working table in classroom 122.
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closets were unlocked and accessible to children in rooms 116 and 108.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/11/2022
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that plugs under the teachers were accessible to children in all classrooms.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/11/2022
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a teacher's purse was accessible to children. The item(s) was/were located in room 108.
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
8/11/2022
Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by no markings on windows looking out to hallways and windows looking outdoors throughout the facility .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact.
Correction Required
Clear glass doors shall be marked as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the following classrooms: 195, 122 and 108 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipping paint on walls and window seals.
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in windows in book nook areas in each classroom have dirt and residue on walls and windows in each nook throughout the facility, classroom 132, and 102 has dirt and residue under the cabinets on the floor, windows and cushions have dirt and residue in the indoor play area, and room 195 has sticky residue on the floor by the exit door to the playground, .
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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" along the entire black fence line around each playground.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a broken board falling off of the gray storage shed door at the bottom in the infant / toddler playground.
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
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Compliance Date

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" - 6" along the bottom of the fence in several places in all outdoor playgrounds.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall grass and weeds growing in preschool playground.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in preschool stem room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/11/2022
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, deflated balls, broken hoola hoop, torn volleyball, and torn ball net, in preschool and infant/toddler playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by worn and broken equipment.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/11/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Erica Anderson and Keira Steffen, who was hired on 6/4/2022 and 5/23/2022.
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
Background screening information was not retained in the file for Erica Anderson, Keira Steffen, Queen Parham, Tyesha Rhodes, MiQuita Wade, Averie Gomez, and Kaci Wenzel.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Erica Anerson, Jilleen Arnold, Brittany Butt, Cari Compton, Katherina Ferguson, Lydia Franklin, Averie Gomez, Keyaira Goode-Hughes, Marissa Horner, Sierra Jackson, Sarah Jones, Arlene Martin, Sheron McCullough, Sara McNellis, Breanna Meyer, Mallory Morrison, Queen Parham, Marilyn Patterson, Tyesha Rhodes, Madison Rippy, Markiya Sanders, Maya Scott-Walker, Christala Smith, Keira Steffen, Keirra Thomas, MiQuita Wade, and Kaci Wenzel
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Kaci Wenzel, Keira Steffen, Brittany Butt, and Taylor Burlingame did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Taylor Burlingame, Erica Anderson, Keira Steffen, Queen Parham, Christala Smith, Margaret Clark, Cari Compton, Keyaira Goode-Hughes, Tyesha Rhodes, MiQuita Wade, Kaci Wenzel, and Sheron McCullough 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.

Correction Verification
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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: Taylor Burlingame, Erica Anderson, Keira Steffen, Queen Parham, Christala Smith, Margaret Clark, Cari Compton, Keyaira Goode-Hughes, Tyesha Rhodes, MiQuita Wade, Kaci Wenzel, and Sheron McCullough.
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.

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
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