DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BROWN, MERIA SHERRICE

002456908

(816) 392-5163

7908 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64132-2309

BROWN, MERIA SHERRICE



 

HAYNES, BRINDA

hillmeria@ymail.com


JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

41

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

9 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/07/2023

12:28 PM

1:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2460209227


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/04/2020
STAFF SHEET 04/26/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/27/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/27/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/27/2014
POLICIES 05/27/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/27/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/27/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/27/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/07/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/07/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/07/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/09/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/07/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 04/07/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/07/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/09/2017
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/06/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/06/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/06/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/09/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/16/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 5
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 4 weeks to 12 months with Jamesha Morris
1 6 MIXED 2s and 3s (two 2s) with Takayla Glasco
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Meria Brown and Director Brinda Haynes
1 8 PRESCHOOL 4s and 5s with Denise Weston

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
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 long piece of wood trim with multiple small exposed nails was on the I/T play area.
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
12/7/2023
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlet covers missing in the room on the north side by the front entrance.
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
12/7/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: wood trim with nails exposed and a screw on the floor. The item(s) was/were located in the back room that is designated for school-age children (no children present).
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/7/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material was exposed in multiple areas of the PS/SA outdoor play area.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector was beeping during inspection (one in kitchen and one in back room designated for school-agers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (12) (D) states: A smoke detector(s) shall be installed in each room where children are being cared for and all other areas that are deemed necessary by the fire inspector. Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition and functional at all times. If smoke detectors are not operational, the provider shall install smoke detectors as required by 19 CSR 30-62.087 (12)(F)1. Fire Safety.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The means of egress in the back room designated for school-agers was obstructed in that the exit to the outside on the south side was blocked with a bean bag and other objects on the inside and a table directly outside the door on the outside.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, round swing, in PS/SA play area was not in good condition as evidenced by foam torn and hanging from one side, torn fabric.
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

Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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