DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WILLOW WOODS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.

000169446

(816) 753-5540

110 ARCHIBALD ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64111-2230

WILLOW WOODS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.



 

LEE, WANDA

willowwoods83@yahoo.com

Incorporated

ROBYN EMBREE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

98

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

22 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/01/2023

9:00 AM

10:11 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2446285739


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/18/1983
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/10/1983
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/07/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/07/1983
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/07/1983
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/24/1983
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/20/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/24/1983
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/18/1983
POLICIES 04/18/1983
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/30/1989
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/25/1999
APPLICATION 01/09/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/13/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/13/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/12/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/14/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/03/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/07/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/07/2023




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 10
Total Children 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Karyah Tharp and Makayla Bradley (both staff) present with five children age 4-9 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sabrina McDonald and Aireina Irby (both staff) present with five children age 9-15 months.
1 4 MIXED Monae Williams (staff) present with four children age 18-24 months old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Wanda Lee (director) present with no children in attendance.
3 15 PRESCHOOL Donisha Taylor, Ally Banks and Pamela Williams (all staff) present with fifteen children age 3-4 years old on the playground.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Ciera Malone (staff) present with ten children age 3-4 years old.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by fencing was pulled away from ac unit enclosure allowing children to access that space as well as a direct and unobstructed exit off premises.
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
5/1/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach water spray bottle. The item(s) was/were located on the teacher's desk in the prek 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
5/1/2023
Violation
The walls located in the infant/toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint where the children's shelving unit use to sit.
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
5/1/2023
Violation
The floors located in the 12-24 month old classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by tape residue from alphabet stickers was present on the floor where the stickers had been pulled up.
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located mounted to the far wall in the restroom of the 12-24 month old classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 2-3 feet where the fence had been pulled away from the ac unit enclosure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/1/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach water spray bottle. The item(s) was/were located above the toilet in the 12-24 month old 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
5/1/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, cork board divider, in the prek classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the outer layer had been broken away exposing the plaster-like material underneath.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Wanda Lee (4 hours), Ciera Malone (1 hour), Donisha Taylor (4 hours) and Monae Williams (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
5/1/2023
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Donisha Taylor, Monae Williams and Pamela Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 6 children, ages 1 year, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/1/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children, ages 15-months-old to 23-months-old, were cared for by one caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/1/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children, ages 2 years, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (B) states: Age Two (2) Years. Groups composed solely of two (2)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children, with no more than sixteen (16) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/1/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 2 years, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (B) states: Age Two (2) Years. Groups composed solely of two (2)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children, with no more than sixteen (16) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/1/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children, ages 3-4 years, 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
5/1/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by thirteen children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old, were cared for by one 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
5/1/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twelve children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old, were cared for by one 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
5/1/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by ten children, ages nine 2-year-olds and one 5-years-old, were cared for by one 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
5/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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