DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE WORLD SCHOOL - COUNTRYSIDE

002443538

(816) 373-6700

19701 SW EAST US HIGHWAY 40
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64015-2235

EARLY LEARNING CENTER COUNTRYSIDE, LLC

PO BOX 385
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64063-0385

GARRETSON, LESLEY DAWN

COUNTRYSIDE@CREATIVEWORLDSCHOOL.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

244

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/11/2023

10:15 AM

11:58 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450380170


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/08/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/08/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/25/2013
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/25/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 11/08/2013
POLICIES 11/08/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/08/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/08/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/08/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/04/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/04/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/08/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/08/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/09/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/23/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/24/2018
APPLICATION 11/06/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/19/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/23/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/23/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/29/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/24/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/18/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/29/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 19
Total Children 89
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Lacy Hughes with four children under 24 months
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Jennifer Leblanc with four children under 24 months
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Mary Barber and Payton Gulledge with six children 12-months and under
2 14 MIXED caregivers Raven Lee and McKenzie Janes with fourteen children, twelve 2-years-old and three 3-years-old
1 14 MIXED caregiver Ashley Smith with fourteen children, two school-age and twelve 5-years-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Lesley Garretson and staff Melinda Cooper and Leah Hertzog-Cochran with no children
3 19 PRESCHOOL caregivers Lindsey Renick, Brittany Cox, and Lily Clark with nineteen children, all 3-to-5-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Jessica Gallagher with ten children, all 3-to-4-years-old
2 10 PRESCHOOL caregivers Stephanie Hollands and Lillian Wilson with ten children, all 3-years-old
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Yolanda Hayes and Greta Hines with eight 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The floors located in zebras and on balcony was/were not clean as evidenced by stains and debris needs to be swept.
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 ceilings located in several rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
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 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
Violation
The walls located in several rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping 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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, shelves and cubbies, in several rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.
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

Violation
Outdoor equipment, climbers, in preschool and Pre-K playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and exposed rust.
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

Violation
Furniture/equipment, cribs, in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by stickers peeling off sides.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
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