DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COTTON CANDY DAYCARE CENTER

002238706

(816) 241-5996

3505 E 9TH ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64124

SAMUEL KIDS INC



 

TARANGO ROSAS, PERLA G

BAY.SAMUEL@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

KRISTI GLOVER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

42

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

08/19/2022

10:40 AM

12:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2429397721


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/30/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/31/2010
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/15/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/21/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/21/2010
POLICIES 10/21/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/21/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/16/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/03/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/03/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/21/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/21/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/21/2010
APPLICATION 06/01/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/01/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/04/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/06/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/06/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/06/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/06/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 11
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 8
Total Children 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 26 MIXED caregivers, Cynthia Rodreguez, Azucena Mendizabal, and Guadalupe Morena-Chavez with twenty-six children, two 2-years-old, six preschool children and eighteen school age children
2 6 MIXED caregiver, Celia Lemus, Maria Perez and First Steps Therapist with six children, two infants, one toddler, two 2-years-old and one 3-years-old (three year old was receiving therapy in the infant and toddler space by the First Steps Therapist - once Therapist left child remained in I/T unit for 30 minutes after therapy - caregivers corrected and placed 3-year-old in preschool/school age room upon my request)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director, Perla Rosas arrived 30 minutes after C/I Glover arrived
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE cook, Sergia Chavira with no children in attendance
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE owner, Samuel Bay with no children in attendance

 
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a mop bucket with cleaning solution. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool/school age room by the exit door.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.
Correction Required
Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in all doorways around the door frames to classrooms, restrooms, and exit doors.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 2. states: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely. Barriers to prevent children from falling against windows or falling from windows shall be provided when windows are less than twenty-four inches (24") from the floor and not constructed of safety glass or other nonbreakable material.
Correction Required
Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a caregivers purse. The item(s) was/were located preschool / school age room by the kitchen.
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
8/19/2022
Violation
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (F) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed.
Correction Required
Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a 3-year-old child was located in the infant/toddler room receiving therapy from First Steps.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that the mattress covering was shredded and comping apart with exposed foam.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by materials were not accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 1. states: Children twenty-four (24) months of age and older shall have an ample variety of age-appropriate toys, books, creative materials and activities which provide fun, stimulation, development and opportunities for individual choices.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide age-appropriate equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for infant and toddler equipment as evidenced by insufficient amount of equipment and materials.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys which shall be washed when soiled. Toys, parts of toys or other materials shall not be small enough to be swallowed. Toys and materials shall include a minimum of one (1) approved item from each of the following categories for each infant and toddler in the licensed capacity of the facility:
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe, clean toys.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Azucena Mendizabal, Cynthia Rodriguez, and Perla Tarango.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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