DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, LLC

002384245

(816) 443-2424

636 NW JEFFERSON ST
GRAIN VALLEY
MO  64029

BLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, LLC



 

ALLEY, CINDY

cindy@blsecc.com


JANA BARTON

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

86

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

38 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/03/2023

10:45 AM

12:20 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2429466858


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 02/08/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/08/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 01/03/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/25/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/25/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/15/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/15/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/12/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/12/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/14/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/13/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/13/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/11/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/03/2013
POLICIES 01/03/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/03/2013
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/12/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/19/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/19/2018
APPLICATION 10/23/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/28/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/04/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/04/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/04/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 12
Total Children 47
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 6 months to 13 months with Summer Green
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 3 months and 6 months with Destiny McCully
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS all over 12 months with Laura Hall and Keirsten Tribble
1 10 MIXED ages 3-7 with Danielle Stucker
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Cindy Alley, Asst Director Tiffany Burton, Cook Paula Martin
1 7 PRESCHOOL 4s and 5s with Nema Martin
1 8 PRESCHOOL ages 3-5 with Cindy Evans
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS with Emily Mooers and Tammy Woltz

 
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 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 5" at bottom of gate on east side.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed black landscaping material posing 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 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 the resilient material used is unapproved in that it was not covering the entire fall zone area and the equipment was positioned on concrete (yellow car).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/3/2023
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
two child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/3/2023
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