DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARN A LOT ACADEMY

002765762

(816) 353-1942

4010 STERLING AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64133-1310

LEARN A LOT ACADEMY



 

GIVENS, TERESA

tgivens@learnalotacademy.org

Incorporated

RACHEL CATRELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

31 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/19/2023

10:34 AM

11:36 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450937733


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/29/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/29/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/12/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/12/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/12/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/25/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/20/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/24/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/24/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/12/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/26/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/05/2019
POLICIES 06/12/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/13/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/25/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/10/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/10/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/10/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/03/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/11/2022




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 14
Total Children 44
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Lisa Rodgers with 1 child 4 months old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers Jalessa Walls, Veda Givens, Lisa Clay, Monica Lindsey and cook Pernell Walls with no children.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Sonya Moore and Roberdia Grant with 8 children all 3-5 years old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Robin Eaton and Sarah Huber with 12 children all 3-5 years old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Kassandra Midgyett and Kiara DeVine with 13 children all 3-5 years old.
3 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Faith Nimmo, Kajah Martin and Debbie Pasley with 10 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/19/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water towards the back of the fence in the big 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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the red room. Caregivers corrected on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/19/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: All staff
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Rhett Fowler needs 7 hours, Veda Givens needs 5 hours, Teresa Givens needs 6 hours, and Ida Woods needs 1.5 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

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 Kajah Martin 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

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Kajah Martin and Veda Givens.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) 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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
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

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Kajah Martin and Debbie Pasley.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (8) states: A copy of qualifying background screening results shall be kept on file for child care staff members, as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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