DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #300170

000173299

(816) 229-7566

1404 S 7 HWY
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64014

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC



 

DUNCAN, ALLISON NICHOLE

highway7@kindercare.com

Incorporated

ROBYN EMBREE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

97

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

08/07/2023

11:50 AM

1:18 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2452121934


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 04/22/1977
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/08/1982
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/04/2004
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/05/1977
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/10/1987
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/03/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/03/2012
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/04/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/08/1982
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/08/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/05/1977
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/05/1977
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/10/1982
POLICIES 03/08/1982
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/29/1992
STAFF SHEET 03/09/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/09/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/16/2018
APPLICATION 03/02/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/13/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/03/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/17/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/11/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/12/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 7
Total Children 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Taylor Baldwin and Samantha Keys (both staff) present with seven children age 6-12 months.
2 13 MIXED Alexya Heggie-Estaes and Morgan Fitzwater (both staff) present with thirteen children age 1-2 years with eleven children being 2 years old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Allison Duncan (director) present with no children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Olivia Pendleton (staff) present with ten children age 3-4 years.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Tim Fugett (staff) present with nine children age 4-6 years.

 
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 annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by exit door to the playground from the 1-2 year old classroom did not latch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/7/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by utility closet was unlocked but closed.
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
8/7/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 pairs of scissors and 5+ assorted cooking kives. The item(s) was/were located in 2 unlocked drawers in the unlocked kitchen.
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
8/7/2023
Violation
The walls located in prek 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling 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

Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated 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. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present along the fence.
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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken drainage tray was present with sharp edges.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: TB disinfectant cleaner 1 quart container (x4), Kay glass and multi-surface cleaner 1 gal jug (x8) and Sun x30 sunscreen lotion 1 gal jug (x1). The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked utility closet.
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
8/7/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was unlocked and open.
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
8/7/2023
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
Compliance
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: Taylor Baldwin (1 hour), Lisa Fiorino (12 hours), Timothy Fuggitt (1 hour), Debra Hendricks (5 hours), Shavonne Hull (1 hour), Lauren Jones (8 hours), Mariana Massey (1 hour), Sheria Parrish (1 hour), .
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children, ages 1-2, were cared for by 2 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

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by OPEN training report was not available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

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