DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GRACE UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC.

002739862

(816) 231-5745

811 BENTON BLVD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64124-2531

GRACE UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC.

801 BENTON BLVD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64124-2531

BARNES, JESSE BRIAN

JBBARNES@HOTMAIL.COM

Incorporated

ROBYN EMBREE

36 MONTHS - 13 YEARS

76

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/04/2023

11:00 AM

1:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2459911378


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/24/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/24/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/24/2019
APPLICATION 06/18/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/02/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/24/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/24/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 05/24/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/24/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/24/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/04/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/18/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/24/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/18/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/24/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/20/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/20/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/24/2019
POLICIES 05/24/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/24/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/04/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/04/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/04/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/13/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 5
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jesse Barnes (executive director) and Vavor Theus (director) present with no children in attendance.
3 7 PRESCHOOL Robin Smith (staff), Christine Glasgow (staff) and Mary Allen (volunteer) present with seven children age 3-4 years.

 
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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff and administration within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by shower doors were not secured in that child safety mechanisms were no longer functioning.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that all classrooms had 2+ outlets without covers.
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
12/4/2023
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
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
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
Five child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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