DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MACKIDS LEARNING ACADEMY

002941464

(816) 627-5700

9450 WARD PKWY
KANSAS CITY
MO  64114-3319

KINDERCARE EDUCATION AT WORK LLC



 

JONES, SARAH ANN

sarah.jones@kindercare.com


RACHEL CATRELL

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

144

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/10/2023

8:50 AM

10:15 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2456192009


DocumentDocument-Date
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2022
APPLICATION 05/05/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/07/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/07/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/05/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/14/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/09/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/09/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/09/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/05/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/09/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/10/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/09/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/09/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/09/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/09/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/09/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 05/09/2022
POLICIES 05/09/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/13/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/29/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/09/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/20/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/15/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/19/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 27
Total Children 110
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Elizabeth Ramirez and Brittany Butt with 7 infants aged 4 months to 10 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kayla Hayden and Keira Steffen with 7 infants aged 3 months to 10 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Evangelina Worcester and Zaliya Kennedy with 8 infants aged 2 months to 10 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Tijau Moore with 4 infants all 1 years old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Shiann McQuillan and Kassidy Young with 7 infants all 10 months-13 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Jessica Osborn with 4 infants all 1 years old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Sierra Jackson, and Courtney Medinger with 8 infants all 1 years old. Caregiver Tamitayo Sasore replaced Courtney Medinger.
7 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Sarah Jones, and carergivers Damone Boyd, Marissa Horner, Breanna Border, Danette Jordan, and Sara McNellis with no children in attendance.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Alyssa Wadman and Ashlyn White with 17 children all 3 years old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Erin Bolden and Alisa Man with 15 children all 3 and 4 years old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Beatrice Mitchell with 9 children all 4 and 5 years old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Erica Anderson with 8 children all 2 years old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Raven Axtell with 8 children all 2 years old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Catie Evans with 8 children all 2 years old.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/19/2023
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 Residue on the floor in the Scientist room.
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
The walls located Robotics was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue wall.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by bolts for sandbox are rusted.
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
10/10/2023
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
Compliance
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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Erica Anderson needs 7 hours, Brittany Butt needs 8 hours, Marissa Horner needs 10 hours, Sierra Jackson needs 10 hours, Sarah Jones needs 7 hours, Sara McNellis needs 9 hours, Breanna Meyer needs 12 hours,Marilyn Patterson needs 8 hours, Kierras Steffen needs 7 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Erica Anderson, Erin Bolden, Damone Boyd, Allyece Brown, Brittany Butt, and Keira Steffen 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Erica Anderson, Erin Bolden, Damon Boyd, Brittany Butt, and Keira Steffen.
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 tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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