DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDZONE CREATIONS, LLC

002644973

(816) 429-5521

1001 MIDDLEBROOK DR STE A
LIBERTY
MO  64068-1987

KIDZONE CREATIONS, LLC



 

WOLFE, PAUL DUANE

wolfejman@gmail.com


MACIE L HERRIG

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

118

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/13/2023

2:05 PM

3:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2442887962


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 02/09/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/14/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/14/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/14/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/14/2018
POLICIES 05/14/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/14/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/14/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/14/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/14/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/14/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 05/14/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/14/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/31/2018
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 05/31/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/31/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/14/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/14/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/21/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/13/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/13/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/13/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 17
Total Children 68
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Hailey Graves and Annie Lucero present with eight children, all 1-years-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Alyssa Dawson present with four children, all 1-years-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers April Johnson and Angela Ayers present with seven children, four under 12-months-old and three 1-years-old
2 12 MIXED caregivers Zach "Tandy" Wilkinson and Gwen Dekam present with twelve children, eleven 2-years-old and one 3-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff present include assistant director Shayna Lam, director Paul Wolfe, front desk April Billingsly, caregiver Shannon Roberts and caregiver Logan Wolfe
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Sam Taylor present with ten children, all 3-to-4-years-old
2 13 PRESCHOOL caregivers Sharla Coin and Alex Deweese present with thirteen children, all 4-to-5-years-old
2 14 PRESCHOOL caregivers Samantha Smith and Bailey Coles present with fourteen children, all 3-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
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: Equate shaving cream. The item(s) was/were located on a lower shelf in a preschool 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
3/13/2023
Violation
The walls located at the exit door of an infant/toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by screw was missing from metal trim, resulting in it protruding from the wall/doorway.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2023
Violation
The walls located in infant room two was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim near one exit door was peeling off of the wall.
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 infant/toddler classroom behind swingers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquafor and Boudreaux's butt paste. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer in an infant/toddler 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
3/13/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door unlocked and 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/23/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the infant classroom was obstructed in that swings, bounce chairs and table were blocking both exits from the classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2023
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 sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/23/2023
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/13/2023
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for volunteer Laura Edwards.
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
2/23/2023
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Laura Edwards
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/23/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Laura Edwards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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