DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TINY HEARTS LEARNING CENTER

002571051

(816) 548-0448

300 NE 58TH TER
GLADSTONE
MO  64118-4221

TINY HEARTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC

7026 N JARBOE ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64118-1884

HALER, STEPHANIE EMERSON

Stephanie.tinyhearts@gmail.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

67

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 51 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

02/17/2023

10:00 AM

11:18 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2441438700


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/31/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/31/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/31/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/31/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/31/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/31/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/31/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/31/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/31/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/31/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/31/2016
POLICIES 03/31/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 03/31/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 03/31/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/31/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/31/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/01/2016
APPLICATION 03/19/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/11/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/01/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/13/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/11/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/11/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 10
Total Children 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Hannah Cayton with four children, all 12 months and under
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Ruby Burton and Audrey Karabin with eight children, all under 24 months
1 10 MIXED caregiver Jessica Cude with ten children, one school-age and nine 3to-4-years old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Stephanie Haler and staff Jessica Sinclair and Anna Sinclair with no children
2 10 PRESCHOOL caregivers Kaitlyn Thomlin and Aaron Burton with ten children, all 3-to-4-years old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Breanna Echols with seven children, six 2-years old and one 3-years old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in 3 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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 several rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty area rugs and mats.
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
2/17/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for Kaitlyn Tomlin and Audrey Karabin, Breanne Echoles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.

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 2021, the staff listed need the following information: AB-missing 1.5 hours, SH-missing 7.75 hours.
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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Anna Sinclair- 4 hours.
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
2/17/2023
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by director is not living in the state.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hannah Cayton, Audrey Karabin, Jessica Cude, and Kaitlyn Tomlin 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 3-to-4 years old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/17/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 2-to-4-years old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/17/2023
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Myklynn Theno and Breanne Echoles as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Breanne Echoles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed