DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WILLOW WOODS LEARNING CENTER

000804222

(816) 858-5437

14215 92 HWY
PLATTE CITY
MO  64079-8903

WILLOW WOODS LEARNING CENTER



 

BALES, LESLIE JO

WILLOWWOODSLEARNINGCENTER@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

MARY C MALOID

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

11/17/2023

10:30 AM

12:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2459174058


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/28/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/20/1996
POLICIES 05/20/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/20/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/20/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/28/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/28/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/28/1999
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/20/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/20/1996
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/13/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/13/2018
APPLICATION 08/19/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/19/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/05/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/08/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/25/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/19/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/19/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 8
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants - Caregiver Lavona Way with three children all under 12 months of age
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers - Caregiver Shaylin Edwards with four children all under 24 months of age
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Leslie Bales, caregivers Delaney Toliver and Lisa Steiner with no children
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE School age room - no children in attendance
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Twos and threes room - no children in attendance
1 10 PRESCHOOL Pre K - Caregiver Emily Johnson with ten children all 4 and 5 years of age
1 5 PRESCHOOL Threes and fours - Caregiver Megan Bales with five children all 3 and 4 years of age
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Twos - Caregiver Addie Page with eight children all 2 years of age

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by end caps on posts used for keeping fall zone in place are missing causing a tripping hazard.
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
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in School age room was not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue on shelf.
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
Outdoor equipment, Little Tykes red car, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic eyes plate has come off leaving screws exposed.
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
Background screening information was not kept confidential for Lavona Way, Megan Bales, Emily Johnson, Addisyn Page, Autumn O'Brien, Lisa Steiner, and Charlotte Smith.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Addisyn Page and Delaney Toliver
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/17/2023
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Autumn OBrien
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Three child(ren) records did not include work 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
11/17/2023
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/17/2023
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
11/17/2023
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