DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TALENTED TOTS - KEARNEY, LLC

002600555

(816) 903-4038

155 S PLATTE CLAY WAY
KEARNEY
MO  64060-7649

TALENTED TOTS - KEARNEY, LLC



 


LAUREN@TALENTEDTOTS.ORG


KRYSTAL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/29/2023

10:45 AM

1:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2449933994


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/16/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/25/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/25/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/16/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/25/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/25/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/04/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/04/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/04/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 05/04/2016
POLICIES 05/04/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/25/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/25/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/25/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/04/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/04/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/04/2016
APPLICATION 08/27/2020
STAFF SHEET 11/18/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/09/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/20/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/20/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/03/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/16/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 14
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 16
Total Children 91
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Vivian Ballew with four children, all 1-year-olds
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Mara DeTienne and Morgan Dyer with eight children, five 1-year- and one 11-month-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Taylor Smith with Maranda Lewis with eight children, all 1-year-olds
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Samantha Horn and Joddie Skelton with seven children, 4-to-8-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Designated provider in charge, Lauren Osborn
2 15 PRESCHOOL caregiver Brooke Hastings and Tearan Coats with fifteen children, all 3-years-old
2 19 PRESCHOOL caregiver Lauren Emanuel and Walden Vance with nineteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Katie Peuker with ten children, all 4-years-old
1 6 SCHOOL AGE caregiver Ella Rose with six children, all school age
2 14 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Makayla Richardson and Alexis Lorenzo with fourteen children, all 2-years-old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located 1 year old room (wonderful ones) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by large amount of peeling and chipping paint near floor left of the entrance room door.
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
6/29/2023
Violation
The walls located 3 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by by three large circles of peeled paint..
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
6/29/2023
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 in all four infant toddler unit. The changing tables are built into the walls and unable to be moved. .
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 an adequate number of flush toilets and hand wash sinks in the infant/toddler unit as evidenced by the bathroom is being used as storage and not available for use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 1. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty-four (24) children in an infant/toddler unit.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one flush toilet and one adjacent hand wash sink for every 24 children in the infant/toddler unit.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The hangings/draperies in blanket in the Superstars room were hanging over an exit door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (B) states: Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit. All hangings and draperies shall be treated with a flame retardant material with verification of the treatment on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/29/2023
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 1 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/29/2023
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/29/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, unsafe, in picnic table on the preschool playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by splintering and broken seat.
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
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 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Vivian Ballew: 12 hours, Dominique Gordon:(No longer employeed) 9 hours, and Dorothy Skelton: 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

Violation
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidence by no approved director..
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director..
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children, ages 1 years old, 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/29/2023
Violation
During meal time, staff preparing meals were included in the staff/child ratio and more than 30 children were present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (3) states: If a center has an attendance of more than thirty (30) children at lunch or dinner time, staff shall be provided for meal preparation, serving and clean-up. The staff shall not be included in staff/child ratios during this time.
Correction Required
A cook shall be on duty as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/29/2023
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Bailey Cushenberry, Mackenzie Kelly(no longer employed), Breanna Gray(no longer employed), Ashley Nelson(no longer employed), Cora Kennedy(no longer employed), Lauren Osborn, Kaci Brown(no longer employed), Abigail Allen(no longer employed), Kaitlyn Atkinson(no longer employed), Karley Carillo(no longer employed), Sadie Louder(no longer employed), Ella Spencer(no longer employed), Kimberly stallo(no longer employed), Calla Roan(no longer employed), Amber Barclary(no longer employed), and Mariah Adam(no longer employed) 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance