DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GROW IN PEACE CHILD CARE

000789491

(816) 353-3910

8240 A BLUE RIDGE BLVD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64138

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH



 

HAMILTON, CARLA

DIRECTOR@GIPCHILDCARE.ORG

Incorporated

JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

175

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

10/13/2023

10:30 AM

12:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2456126027


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/24/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/24/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/02/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/24/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/27/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/02/1996
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/08/1995
SAMPLE FORMS 04/08/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/12/1996
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/12/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/12/1996
POLICIES 04/02/1996
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/01/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/08/1996
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/21/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/02/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/04/1996
APPLICATION 08/22/2019
STAFF SHEET 08/22/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/24/2023




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 13
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 12 months to 14 months with Adriana Melecio
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 14 months to 21 months with Kayla Kocher
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 7 weeks to 16 months with Jenni Arnold and Emily Allen
1 7 MIXED 2s and 3s (two 2s) with Makayla Robinson
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Carla Hamilton, Asst Director Caleese Wainright, Cook Kristal Manley
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cassie Jones, breaker
1 8 PRESCHOOL 3s and 4s with Heather Martin
1 9 PRESCHOOL 4s and 5s with Sarah Whitaker
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS with Amanda Whitaker and Candi Dorman

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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet missing a 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
10/13/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two staff purses on low tables. The item(s) was/were located two preschool classrooms.
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
10/13/2023
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/13/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of Glade spray. The item(s) was/were located in a preschool 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
10/13/2023
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, small red and blue plastic balls, in the preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat/broken.
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

Violation
Furniture/equipment, diaper table , in Toddler 2 was not in good condition as evidenced by edge is detached and has tape hanging from it.
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, cabinet edge by fridge, in in Toddler 2 room was not in good condition as evidenced by unsealed wood.
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
Compliance
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
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
Compliance
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