DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HAND IN HAND CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

001518978

(816) 350-7500

2901 M 291 FRONTAGE RD
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64057

HAND IN HAND CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.



 

DYE, LISA RENEE

lisa@handinhand-daycare.com

Incorporated

RACHEL CATRELL

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/24/2023

10:05 AM

10:46 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2447960470


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/05/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/05/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/05/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/07/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/05/2000
POLICIES 10/05/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/05/2000
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/05/2000
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/29/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/19/2000
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/19/2000
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/14/2014
APPLICATION 10/20/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/27/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/20/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/01/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/20/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/02/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/20/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:15PM   5:15PM   9/28/2010
  7:40AM   8:40AM   9/28/2010



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 6
Total Children 29
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Kelly Moore with 3 children all under 24 months.
1 5 MIXED Caregiver Natalie Tarpenning with 5 children ages 2-5 years old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregiver Jessie Holler with 0 children.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregiver Karen Decker with 0 children.
1 15 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Elizabeth Wren with 15 preschool children outside at the playground ages 3-5 years old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Haley Jensen with 6 children all 2 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: shaving cream. The item(s) was/were located in a cabinet in the first preschool room located on the bottom shelf. Provider moved shaving cream to a higher shelf inaccessible to children.
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
5/24/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies in a storage closet. The item(s) was/were located in the back of the kitchen in a storage closet. The provider was asked to close and keep the door closed. The door does have a child proof knob.
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
5/24/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the first preschool room. Provider put it up on the counter where it was inaccessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/24/2023
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
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