DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #300170

000173299

(816) 229-7566

1404 S 7 HWY
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64014

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC



 

DUNCAN, ALLISON NICHOLE

highway7@kindercare.com

Incorporated

ROBYN EMBREE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

97

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

23 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/06/2023

9:50 AM

10:56 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2458311708


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 04/22/1977
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/08/1982
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/04/2004
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/05/1977
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/10/1987
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/03/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/03/2012
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/04/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/08/1982
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/08/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/05/1977
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/05/1977
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/10/1982
POLICIES 03/08/1982
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/29/1992
STAFF SHEET 03/09/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/09/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/16/2018
APPLICATION 03/02/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/13/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/03/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/17/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/11/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/12/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 13
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 10
Total Children 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jayla Powell and Samantha Keys (both staff) present with six children age 8-12 months.
2 7 MIXED Sheria Parrish and Deborah Hendrix (both staff) present with seven children age 1-2 years with one child being 2 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Marlaa Massey (person in charge) present with no children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Kaitlin Andrus (staff) present with ten children age 3 years.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Tim Fuggit and Olivia Roader (bot staff) present with fourteen children age 4-5 years.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Morgan Fitzwater and Cecilia Alvarado-Damien (both staff) present with twelve children age 2 years.

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
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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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by exposed utility wiring was present on the prek playground.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by utility closet on the prek side was not locked.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: nine 1 gallon jugs of Kay Glass and Multi-surface cleaner (one being partially used and all with caps on) and one 1 gallon jug of bleach (partially used and with cap on). The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked utility closet.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located prek side of the infant/toddler door was/were not clean as evidenced by tape residue was observed on the door throughout a 2'+ section.
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 plant overgrowth was present along the fence.
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
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by copy room door was open and unattended.
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
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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
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: Lisa Fiorino needs 12 training 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 requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Taylor Baldwin (1 hour), Lisa Fiorino (12 hours), Timothy Fuggitt (1 hour), Debra Hendricks (5 hours), Shavonne Hull (1 hour), Lauren Jones (8 hours), Mariana Massey (1 hour), Sheria Parrish (1 hour), .
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 no approved director on staff.
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

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when a child in sustained an injury in the 2 year old room requiring an ice pack.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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
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