DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

RISING SUN LEARNING CENTER

002594170

(816) 997-9030

1170 W 103RD ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64114-4511

HUFFMAN FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC



 

TRAN, JESSICA MARIE

director@risingsunkc.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

147

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/14/2023

9:30 AM

11:13 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2441201400


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/22/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/22/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/12/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/2016
POLICIES 06/22/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/12/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/22/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/22/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/22/2016
APPLICATION 05/20/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/22/2022
STAFF SHEET 08/19/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/17/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/01/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 15
Total Children 67
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 18 - 24 months Staff: William Sutton and I'Munique Moody
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler Ocean Room. age range 13 - 18 months. Staff: Brianna Hammons
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants. 8 - 11 months. Staff: Rachel Toomer
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants. age range 4 months - 10 months. Staff: Tawanna Reeder and Jennifer Kanja
2 13 MIXED Prek 5 and school age room 3 children are 4 years old, 9 children are 5 years old and 1 child is 12 years old. Staff: Lacy Stivers and Kelly Stivers.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Jessica Tran Assistant Director: Rekeisha Simmons Cook: Debra (GiGi) Shelton
1 10 PRESCHOOL 3 and 4 year olds. 1 child is 3 years old and 9 children are 4 years old. Staff: Jolie Digiovanni
1 7 PRESCHOOL 3 year olds. Staff: Kirsten Hyland
2 14 TWO YEAR OLDS 2 year olds. Staff: Samantha Birdsong and Regina Parker

 
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: diaper ointments, carpet cleaner and all purpose cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the 3 year old room and the 2 year old room.
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
2/14/2023
Violation
The walls located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint with exposed drywall.
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 ceilings located in the 3/4 year old room, 3 year old room and the 18 - 24 month room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wet and stained ceiling tiles.
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 2 year old room and the 18 - 24 month old room, was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rugs.
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the rocking chair cushions in the infant room were stained.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Kirsten Hyland (4).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Debra Martley-Shelton (12).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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

Violation
Regina Parker and Kirsten Shields did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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