DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OLIVIA'S HOUSE

001187906

(816) 505-2560

6218 N CHATHAM AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151-2472

LOS NINOS, INC.



 

KOSSEN, BETH

oliviashousecenter@gmail.com

Incorporated

KRYSTAL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

70

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/11/2023

12:15 PM

1:41 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450409178


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/31/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/31/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/31/1998
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/31/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/31/1998
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/31/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/31/1998
POLICIES 12/31/1998
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/21/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/21/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/31/1998
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/08/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/08/1999
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/03/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/04/2016
APPLICATION 11/13/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/08/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/06/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/25/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/29/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/29/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/29/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 43
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Brittney Stevenson with eight children, all 1-years-old (caregiver Patricia Sierra returned from break after we left the room)
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Amber Hill and volunteer Madena Hayden with four children, 7-to-9-months, (caregiver Trudi Lichty returned from lunch and Amber Hill left)
1 7 MIXED caregiver Diana Bradley with seven children, 2-to-3-year-olds
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver Tisha Eiken with eight children, 3-to-4-years-old
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver Christina Villanueva with 8 children, 4-to-5-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Sadie Hudson with eight children, all 2-year-old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse. The item(s) was/were located on a chair in the infant 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
7/11/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor diaper cream and antifungal cream. The item(s) was/were located bathroom in classroom #4.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by Kitchen door was open and unlocked.
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
7/11/2023
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

Violation
The facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets and hand wash sinks in the infant/toddler unit as evidenced by bathroom used as storage.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds growing on the side of 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that it was broken with sharp edges and not attached around the air conditioner.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

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, wing back chair, in infant classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by ripped material and unable to be cleaned.
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, wooden poles and post, in playground was unsafe as evidenced by broken leaving sharp and pointed edges creating a tripping hazard.
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
Outdoor equipment, purple spinner, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.
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
Not Observed
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by 6 year old child was left without an adult in a classroom by themselves.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed