DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRANSTETTER, KAREN

000692120

(816) 225-0420

5420 N SPRUCE AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64119-2837

BRANSTETTER, KAREN JOY



 

BRANSTETTER, KAREN JOY

KARENBRANSTETTER@HOTMAIL.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

03/28/2023

9:00 AM

9:54 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2443921367


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/31/2001
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 06/16/2010
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 07/22/2010
POLICIES 06/16/2010
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/01/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/16/2010
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/16/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/16/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/16/1995
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/26/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 03/02/1995
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/16/2018
APPLICATION 06/19/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/29/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/27/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/06/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/29/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/29/2022




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 3
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 10 MIXED provider Karen Branstetter and household members Christian Branstetter and Carter Branstetter with ten children, two under 24 months, four 3-years old, three 4-years old and one 5-years old

 
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 8. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/28/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by chipping paint on shed threshold.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The diapering table or other approved area did not have a waterproof surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program 1 (E) 1 states: A safe diapering table or other approved area with a waterproof, washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The table or area shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance