DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID CITY USA LEES SUMMIT

002985328

(816) 875-4734

850 NE SWANN RD
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64086-5614

850 SWAN HIVE LLC



 

COOPER, MELINDA JO

LEESSUMMIT@KIDCITYUSA.COM


PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

93

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 22 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/16/2023

9:00 AM

2:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2449267620


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/23/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/17/2023
POLICIES 02/17/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/17/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/17/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 02/03/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/03/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/17/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/16/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/16/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/17/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/28/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/30/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/22/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/06/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/07/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/07/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/07/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/28/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/17/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/17/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/17/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/17/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/17/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/08/2023
APPLICATION 02/08/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 21
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 12
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mobile Infants 1 Staff: Ashley Garcia and Naleah Goodloe
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants 2 room Staff: Erica Slyter and Maya Day
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Lexi Ault
2 9 MIXED Age range 4 - 11 years. 3 children are 4 years old, 3 children are 5 years old, 1 child is 6 years old, 1 child is 9 years old and 1 child is 11 years old. Staff: Cindy Wharton and Victoria Ammons
1 8 MIXED Age range 2 - 4 years old. 4 children are 2 years old, 3 children are 3 years old and 1 child is 4 years old. Staff: Rashon White
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Owner: Audrey Shannon Administrative Ass't: Shelby Wharton Floater: Chelsea Wehmeyer
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Early Preschool Room was closed due to donuts with dad celebration
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Sam Jones

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitorial closet was not locked in the 2 year old classroom.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/16/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the prek 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
6/16/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper ointments and sunscreen bottles. The item(s) was/were located in the early preschool room, 2 year old room and the prek/S/A room in children's cubbies and/or unlocked cabinets accessible 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
6/16/2023
Violation
Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is 2 large cloth material area rugs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/16/2023
Violation
The floors located in the early preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by 2 area rugs were soiled with dirt stains.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the gate was locked on the outside of the fence and not within reach so that in an emergency the staff and children couldn't exit the playground.
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
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Compliance Date

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 no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: janitorial cleaning supplies . The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked janitorial closet in the 2 year old room.
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
6/16/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by the blanket(s) was/were soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. B. states: All bedding shall be clean with sheets laundered at least once a week. Once bedding has been used by a child, it shall not be used by another child until it has been laundered.
Correction Required
Each child who naps shall be assigned a clean sheet and blanket as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.
Correction Required
The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by contact paper residue with dirt attached was observed on the cabinets in the toddler room and the shelves in the preschool room .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, the picnic table, in the outside play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the hard plastic on the picnic table seats was cracked creating pinching points.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, the teeter totter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Erica Slyter, Shelby Wharton, Imani Thompson, Rashon White, Ashley Garcia and Naleah Goodloe did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Erica Slyter, Shelby Wharton, Rhason White, Cindy Wharton, Ashley Garcia, Naleah Goodloe, Chelsea Wehmeyer, Sam Jones, Sophia Middlebrook, Alexis Ault, Maya Day and Victoria Ammons.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Erica Slyter, Shelby Wharton, Imani Thompson, Rashon White, Cindy Wharton, Adugrey Shannon, Ashley Garcia, Naleah Goodloe, Chelsea Wehmeyer, Sam Jones, Sophia Middlebrook, Alexis Ault, Maya Day and Victoria Ammons.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Erica Slyter, Sam Jones, Sophia Middlebrook, Alexis Ault, May Day and Victoria Ammons, who was hired on respectfully 4/6/23, 6/6/23,5/23/23,5/25/23, 6.13/23 and 6/6/23.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by there is no approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/16/2023
Violation
The facility has not submitted the approval request for proposed director: Chelsea Wehmeyer.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. B. states: Once the center director or group child care home provider is certificated by the department, the Center Director/Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form shall be submitted to the department and maintained on file at the facility. See Center Director/Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
An approval request form shall be submitted to the department.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/16/2023
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/16/2023
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/16/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Ahwlby Wharton and Sam Jones as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not signed by the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Caregivers shall follow each infant's feeding instructions as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2. states: The diapering table shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash his/her hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6. states: Caregivers changing diapers shall wash their hands with soap and running water each time after changing a child's diaper.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Three (3) child(ren) records did not include employers' address of 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
6/16/2023
Violation
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Erica Slyter, Shelby Wharton, Rashon White, Cindy Wharton, Ashley Garcia, Chelsea Wehmeyer, Maya Day and Victoria Ammons.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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