DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

002666584

(816) 587-1980

7400 NW RIVER PARK DR
PARKVILLE
MO  64152-5028

SMART BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LLC

4413 NW 64TH TER
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151-4023

STAPLES, BRANDI NICHOLE

BRANDI@SMARTBEGINNINGSKC.COM


MARY C MALOID

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

76

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

09/18/2023

9:30 AM

10:58 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2454933653


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/29/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/29/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/29/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/29/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/29/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/29/2017
POLICIES 08/29/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/25/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/29/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/29/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/29/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/19/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/29/2017
APPLICATION 04/22/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/24/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/30/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/10/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/02/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/02/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/02/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/29/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/22/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 50
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants 1 - Caregivers Parwana Adib and Cheryl Class with five children all under 2 years of age
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants 2 - Caregiver Melanie Thomas with two children all under the age of 2
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Creative Learners - Toddlers - Caregivers Abby Clifton and Keri Meyers with seven children all under 2 years of age
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Brandi Staples and Cook Katherine Holloway with no children in attendance
2 14 PRESCHOOL Adventurers room - Caregivers Amethyst Arens and Madelynn Fones with fourteen children all 3 and 4 years of age
1 10 PRESCHOOL Pre k - Caregiver Carla Curtis with ten children all 4 and 5 years of age
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Twos 1 - Caregiver Katherine Snow with four children all 2 years of age
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Twos 2 - Caregiver Amanda Vonbehren with eight children all 2 years of age

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there were outlets in Pre k, and Infants 2 that were not covered.
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
9/18/2023
Violation
The walls located in Pre K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped wood.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/18/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by cracked elbow joint with jagged edges lining perimeter of fall zone area.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/18/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that in the Adventurer's room there was a cracked plate cover.
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
9/18/2023
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
Outdoor equipment, 5 trike piece of equipment, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rust on the handlebars and base.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Patty Dinovo.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
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
Two 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/18/2023
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