DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

002666584

(816) 587-1980

7400 NW RIVER PARK DR
PARKVILLE
MO  64152-5028

SMART BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LLC

4413 NW 64TH TER
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151-4023

STAPLES, BRANDI NICHOLE

BRANDI@SMARTBEGINNINGSKC.COM


MACIE L HERRIG

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

76

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

09/08/2022

10:00 AM

11:42 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2430427940


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/29/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/29/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/29/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/29/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/29/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/29/2017
POLICIES 08/29/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/25/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/29/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/29/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/29/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/19/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/29/2017
APPLICATION 04/22/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/02/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/24/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/19/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/02/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/10/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/29/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/02/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/22/2022




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 50
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Cheryl Class and Megan Smeltzer present with six children, five under 12-months-old and one 1-years-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Bailey Harper present with three children, all under 12-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Katie Reilly and Curniece Mitchell present with seven children, all 1-years-old
1 10 MIXED caregiver Sarah Hudson present with ten children on the playground, four 2-years-old and six 3-years-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff present on the premises include director Brandi Staples, caregiver Theresa Reinke, and cook Kathryn Holloway
2 17 PRESCHOOL caregivers Patty Dinovo and Mikyla Guthery present with seventeen children on the playground, all 3-to-4-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Amanda Von Behren present with seven 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to laundry room was unlocked an accessible to children.
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
9/8/2022
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Babyganics, Coppertone, Equate, and Neutrogena sunscreens. The item(s) was/were located in child accessible personal cubbies in the Discoverer's classroom.
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
9/8/2022
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Johnson and Johnson baby lotion. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked restroom drawer.
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
9/8/2022
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets did not contain covers in the Adventurers classroom.
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
9/8/2022
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by facility kitchen door does not contain a locking mechanism.
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
Submit Documentation

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 feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/8/2022
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
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