DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BROWN, MERIA SHERRICE

002456908

(816) 392-5163

7908 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64132-2309

BROWN, MERIA SHERRICE



 

CLARK, DEBORAH LOUSIE

hillmeria@ymail.com


JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

39

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

9 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

04/12/2023

2:45 PM

3:31 PM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2445044852


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/04/2020
STAFF SHEET 04/26/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/27/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/27/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/27/2014
POLICIES 05/27/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/27/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/27/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/27/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/07/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/07/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/07/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/09/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/07/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 04/07/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/07/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/09/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/06/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/16/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/18/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 7
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 7 months to 12 months with Aja Thomas
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 13 months to 18 months with Trina Bland
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Meria Brown and Deborah Clark
1 6 PRESCHOOL 3s and 4s with Danette Jordan
1 3 PRESCHOOL 3s with Jewell Nevils
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS with Takayla Glasgow

Compliance List
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black rug (landscaping material) on I/T playground exposed presenting a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/12/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by camera system including multiple wires accessible to children.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by new proposed space has not been inspected/approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by blue landscaping material on PS/SA playground exposed presenting a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/12/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black plastic material laying on the concrete access to the outdoor play area was not secured which presented a tripping or slipping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/12/2023
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by new proposed space has not been inspected/approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
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
Compliance
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