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

09/21/2023

1:00 PM

3:32 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2455361463


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: 20
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 13
Total Children 68
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Wonderful Ones - Caregivers Hailey Smith and Miranda Lewis with eight children ages 18-24 months
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rolie Polies - Caregivers Brandi Jarrett and Hateya Jarrett with seven children between the ages of 6-12 months
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Wee Ones - Caregiver Dorothy Skelton with four children ages 6 weeks and six months
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Movers - no children present
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Person in charge Natalie Walgren with no children
2 15 PRESCHOOL Growing threes - Caregivers Alexis Lorenzo and Therese Smith with 15 children 3 years of age
2 14 PRESCHOOL Superstars - Caregivers Brooke Hastings and Makayla Coble with fourteen children all four years of age
2 12 PRESCHOOL Wonder kids - Caregivers Vivian Balleu and Katie Peuker with twelve children all 4-5 years of age
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Talented twos - Caregiver Makayla Richardson with eight children all 2 years of age

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 fire safety inspection was not conducted.
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
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Compliance Date

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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Meredith Apling, Brandi Jarrett, Dorothy Skelton,Morgan Loving, Jade Carpenter,Taylor Smith,Makayla Richardson, Brooke Hastings,Miranda Lewis,Therese Smith,Katie Peuker 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
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Compliance Date

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 Kitchen door open in both buildings.
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
9/21/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located Wonderful Ones room.
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
9/21/2023
Violation
The walls located Rolie Polies room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Paint is chipped off by door.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material coming out of 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: craft paint. The item(s) was/were located Wee Ones room.
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
9/21/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: glass cleaner, three step sanitizer bottle, and floor cleaner. The item(s) was/were located School age rooms.
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
9/21/2023
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by bricks are coming off the side of the building within the fenced 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
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, rock climbing wall, in older playground was unsafe as evidenced by handle has is missing the connector to the pole.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, rocking horse, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by handles were missing.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/21/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, grocery cart, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken seat in cart.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/21/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, handle to rock wall, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Makayla Richardson and Brooke Hastings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Background screening information was not kept confidential for Brandi Jarrett and Mikayla Coble.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be kept confidential.

Correction Verification
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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: Vivian Balleu needs 11.5 hours, Morgan Dyer needs 5 hours, Dorothy Skelton needs 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by there is not an approved director.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Makayla Coble.
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
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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 Walden Vance, Taylor Smith,Katie Peuker, and Makayla Coble as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
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
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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: Brandi Jarrett, Walden Vance,Taylor Smith, Brooke Hastings,Katie Peuker, and Makayla Coble.
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
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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
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
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/21/2023
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number 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
9/21/2023
Violation
One 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

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