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

09/11/2023

11:20 AM

12:57 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2454255305


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.
Compliance 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 12
Total Children 43
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Megan Thomas and Morgan Smith (both staff) present with three children age 5 months - 1 year.
2 7 MIXED Taylor Baldwin and Samantha Keys (both staff) present with seven children age 1-2 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kaitlyn Andrus (staff) present on break with no children in attendance.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Allison Duncan (director) present with no children in attendance.
2 10 PRESCHOOL McKenzie Roeder an Cecilia Alverado (both staff) present with ten children age 3 years.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Tim Fugitt and Olivia Pendleton (both staff) present with eleven children age 4-5 years.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Alexya Heggie-Estes and Hayden Ditty (both staff) present with twelve children age 2 years.

Compliance List
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 exposed utility wiring was present on the prek playground.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen was unlocked, open and unsupervised as evident by the staff member present was in the far back room and was not aware that the CI had entered and conducted and inspection.
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
9/11/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet was not covered by a safety cover in the 3 year old classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: kitchen scissors (3 pairs) and 8+ misc kitchen/cooking knives were present. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked, open and unsupervised 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
9/11/2023
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
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Compliance Date
9/11/2023
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
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Compliance Date
9/11/2023
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not monitored while in the bathroom as evidenced by a three year old child was observed usng the restroom without being monitored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 6. states: Children shall be monitored while in the bathroom.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall monitor children while in the bathroom.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 open jar of petroleum jelly and 3 partially used tubes of A+D Prevent diaper rash cream. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table in the 2 year old classroom.
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
9/11/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the copy room was unlocked, open and unsupervised with no staff in the room or immediately nearby.
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
9/11/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, children's table, in the prek classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by a torn black top with missing pieces was observed.
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: 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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver used a discipline technique that included speaking harshly, abusively or with profanity as evidenced by staff member McKenzie Roeder used a harsh voice when addressing a child that would not remain on their cot for nap time.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 8. states: No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2023
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
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
9/11/2023
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