DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FIRST STEP ACADEMY, LLC

002550350

(816) 796-9210

19401 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64056-4413

FIRST STEP ACADEMY, LLC



 

KELLY DAVIDSON, JENNIFER

jenkelly515@gmail.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

46

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

06/13/2023

9:00 AM

10:06 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2448967631


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/17/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/17/2022
STAFF SHEET 10/21/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/21/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/07/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/26/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/01/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/12/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/02/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/02/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/05/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/12/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/28/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/04/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/30/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/30/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/27/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/27/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/27/2015
POLICIES 10/12/2015
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/17/2022




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 4
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 MIXED Ages 2 - 3 years old. 2 children are 2 years old and 3 years old. Staff: Julie Vanheel
2 11 MIXED Ages 3 - 5 years old. 2 children are 3 years old, 7 children are 4 years old and 2 children are 5 years old. Staff: Brittney Crisp and Chelsea Ross
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Jen Kelly

 
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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet was not covered in the preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle Goo Gone, 1 bottle Windex and 1 container of Clorox Wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool room on a shelf within reach of the 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
6/13/2023
Violation
The floors located in the middle preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt stains on the large area rug.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was an area of the playground holding water approximately 1/2 inch in depth. The area was about 12 inches by 12 inches.
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
6/13/2023
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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the middle preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by there was a vent that showed evidence of dirt.
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 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/13/2023
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