DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MCCRAY, STEPHANIE C

000215494

(816) 381-6161

3647 MONROE AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64128-2642

MCCRAY, STEPHANIE C



 

MCCRAY, STEPHANIE C

STEFMCCRAY@GMAIL.COM


JANA BARTON

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; IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

08/11/2022

3:00 PM

4:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2428860717


DocumentDocument-Date
SAFETY PLAN 08/06/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/11/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/11/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/26/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/26/2014
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 06/26/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/03/2013
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/23/2014
POLICIES 12/16/2002
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/16/2002
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 04/29/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/15/2014
APPLICATION 02/27/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/22/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/04/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/25/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/29/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/11/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 2
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 15 MIXED Children present: Three 6-month olds, three 2-year-olds, two 3-year-olds,two 4 -year-olds, two 6-year-olds, two 8-year-olds, one 9-year-old with provider Stephanie McCray and assistant Bridgett Turner. Also present is one related school-age child (age 11)

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 15 children present during inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/11/2022
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/11/2022
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light switch plate missing in bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol disinfecting spray, Lysol wipes, Clorox spray. The item(s) was/were located on diaper table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by chipping paint around the door on the outside to the deck which is the access to the outdoor play.
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

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two bottles of Clorox cleaning spray. The item(s) was/were located on the side of the bathtub in the bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cigarette butts . The item(s) was/were located in an ashtray on the table on the deck (access to outdoor play).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by the gate is in poor repair with a rusty screw exposed.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, basketball goal, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by it is broken, according to provider.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an a swing (3 infants were sleeping in swings).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 2 G states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Stephanie McCray needs 2 more hours and Bridgett Turner needs 4 more hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. 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
8/9/2022
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 12 children over age two were cared for by 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (2) (A) states: A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2).
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were May 2022.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School), revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
Submit Documentation

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 25-400.210 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
Submit Documentation

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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance