DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BROWN'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL

000537575

(816) 561-2809

4328 JACKSON AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64130-2129

BROWN, TONYA



 

BROWN, TONYA

tpbanddfb@sbcglobal.net


ROBYN EMBREE

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

133

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

35 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

10/30/2023

11:50 AM

12:45 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2457727118


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 12/14/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/11/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/14/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/14/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/14/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/21/2022
APPLICATION 11/18/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/14/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/14/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/14/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/14/2022
POLICIES 12/14/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/14/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/16/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/16/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/28/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/21/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/27/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/14/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/16/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/14/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/27/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/14/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/19/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 12/14/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/11/2022




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 13
Total Children 57
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nina Harris (staff) present with four children age 1 year.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Melanae Wright and Alexus Baskin (both staff) present with four children age 6 months - 1 year.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Anita Parker (staff) present with three children age 9 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Danielle Benson (staff) present with six children age 1 year.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tonya Brown (director) and Darren Brown (staff) present with no children in attendance.
3 28 PRESCHOOL Antoine Brown, Lauren Brown and Asrial Brown (all staff) present with twenty-eight children age 3-5 years.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Tamika McClinton and Katie McDonald (both staff) present with twelve children age 2 years.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Department staff were not permitted access to the premises as evidenced by the CI was denied a thorough inspection of an unlocked shed which was not approved as child care space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (20) states: The provider shall permit the department access to the facility, premises, and records during all inspections.
Correction Required
The facility shall permit the department access.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/30/2023
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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches at the bottom of the fencing between the upper and lower prek playground where the fence is not secured and boards that had been put up had fallen through the bottom of the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a hole measuring 1' by 1' with a 4 inch depth was present at the corner of the prek playground closest to the gate and overlooking the lower prek play space. The hole also contained pieces of broken concrete and gravel.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the plastic green garden barrier used at the bottom of the infant/toddler playground fencing on the side closest to the prek playground was broken and also had sharp edges and cracks that could pinch children playing in that space.
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
10/30/2023
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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured approximately 6" - 1' depending on the cot/mat being observed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/30/2023
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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