DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COUNT ON ME ACADEMY, LLC

002963011

(816) 478-1887

2641 S HUB DR
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64055-2054

COUNT ON ME ACADEMY LLC - INDEPENDENCE

6020 LONE ELM RD
SHAWNEE
KS  66218-8953

BAKER, ELIZABETH R

mariak@countonmeacademy.com


KRISTEN BURKS

12 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

91

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/23/2023

9:15 AM

10:54 AM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2439575933


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/14/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/02/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/07/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/07/2022
POLICIES 08/07/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/07/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/07/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/07/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/17/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/12/2022
APPLICATION 07/11/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/02/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/12/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/31/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/14/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/07/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/15/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/24/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/23/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/23/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/23/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/31/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/13/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 6
Total Children 28
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Teon Cokes with 3 children 12-24 months
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Elizabeth Baker, Director no children
3 18 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Nancy Kelly, Darlin Saavedera and Sherri McKorendale - Alfen with 18 children ages 3-5 years of age
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Natalia Hernandez with 6 children 2 years of age

 
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 the school age classroom door to the playground was propped open with a magnet and the preschool classroom door was unlatched and open to an enclosed fenced off area.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/23/2023
Violation
The walls located in the occupied toddler classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by large dent in wall near classroom table.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the unoccupied toddler room and occupied preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Toddler room- under flashlight bulletin board and near the kitchen and corner of classroom rug in preschool.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located the occupied toddler room and the occupied preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard loose and pulling away from the walls.
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
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
Furniture/equipment, sink cabinet, in the occupied preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the laminate peeling off the cabinet and the wood crumbling beneath it.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, white painted shelves, in occupied preschool classroom was unsafe as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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