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


MARY C MALOID

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

08/22/2023

12:20 PM

1:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2453247969


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
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/03/2023
APPLICATION 08/27/2020
STAFF SHEET 11/18/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/20/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/20/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/09/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/16/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler room - Caregivers Taylor Smith and Vivian Ballew with seven children all under 2 years of age
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Roly Polies - Caregivers Hateya Jarrett and Jennifer Carpenter with 8 children all under the age of 2
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Wee Ones - Caregiver Dodie Skelton with 4 children all infants
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Movers room - closed - no children present
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Bailey Cushenbery, person in charge, with no children
2 14 PRESCHOOL Threes room - Caregivers Jolina Wiley and Alexis Lorenzo with fourteen children all 3 years of age
2 15 PRESCHOOL Super Stars room - Caregivers Makayla Coble and Walden Vance with fifteen children 3.5-4 years of age
1 10 PRESCHOOL Wonder Kids - Caregiver Katie Peuker with ten children all 4-5 years of age
8 2 TWO YEAR OLDS Twos room - Caregivers Makayla Richards and Claire Walker with eight 2 year olds

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by Four hallway doors were open allowing the children access to break rooms, restrooms, and the laundry room..
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
8/22/2023
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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material was uncovered under fall zone material.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, cabinet, in Growing threes was not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive 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
Furniture/equipment, drawers, in in Talented toddlers was not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive 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

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

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
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
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