MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC.

Facility DVN
000181824

Phone
(816) 756-3511

Physical Address
3039 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO 64109

Owner
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
MULKEY, MARY E

E-mail Address
marym@operationbreakthrough.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
RACHEL CATRELL

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

Capacity
741

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT

Inspection Information

Date
12/18/2023

Arrival Time
9:00 AM

Departure Time
10:42 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
REINSPECTION

Inspection ID
2461005976

Document	Document-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION	12/12/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	10/01/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	02/14/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	02/14/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	05/01/1979
SAMPLE FORMS	02/19/1982
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/04/1993
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	01/01/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	08/29/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	05/24/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE	05/24/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	05/24/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	05/24/2018
POLICIES	05/24/2018
APPLICATION	10/18/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	10/03/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	12/12/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	12/12/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	11/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	09/19/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 102

Total Children 258

Staff

Child

Class Age

Note

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Caregivers Makayla McNeil and Jordan Newam with 5 children 4 mon-14 mon.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Caregivers Ashley Jacobs and Donnesha Littlejohn with 6 children aged 5 mon- 12 mon.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Caregivers Reona Hamilet and Bridget Lather with 6 children aged 10 mon-14 mon.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Caregivers Erica Handley, Chaniequa Johnson, Olivia Densly and Danya James with 5 children aged 7 mon-12 mon.

MIXED

Caregivers Sparkle Day and Bryan Carpenter with 6 children, 5- 1 year olds and 1-2 year old.

MIXED

Caregiver Andrea Williams with 3 children, 2-2 year olds and 1-3 year old.

MIXED

Caregiver Erica Phillips with 3 children, 1-2 year old and 2-3 year olds.

MIXED

Caregivers Devy Robinette and Alisha Johnson with 4-2 year old and 1-3 year old.

MIXED

Caregivers Naysah Day, Haley Beecham and Kennedy Woot with 6 children, 5- 2 year olds and 1-1 year old.

MIXED

Caregiver Claire Ungashick with 3 children, 2-2 year old and 1- 3 year old.

MIXED

Caregivers Tiffany Henderson and Jada Reed with 5 children 3-2 year olds and 2- 1 year olds.

NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE

Caregiver Debra Jones with 0 children in attendance.

NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE

Caregivers Merron Asmelash, Alison Baker, Brigitte Barton, Kimmikka Brown, Rosetta Burnett, Leatrice Chiney, Bryan Durant, Mary Esselman, Evelyn Etienne, Lesa Flanagan, Loure Flanagan, Russell Friend, Jessica Greene, Whitney Grimes, Jennifer Heinemann, Triva Jackson, Lynnette Johnston, Cynthia Kraus, Ruby Martin, Veronica McDaniel, Richandra Myles, Joseph Pusateria, Sylvia Ramsey, Keyonna Robinson, Dorothy Weaver, Jane Webb, Brittany Wilson, Jonie Beem and Director Mary Mulkey.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Annette Henderson and Evette Stillwell with 10 children all 3-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Chad Beland, Patricia Crawford and Tierra Brown with 13 children all 3-5 years old. Volunteer Oketha Izwa also present in room.

PRESCHOOL

Caregiver Ronesha Hadley and Kaylee Cantwell with 10 children 3-4 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Vanshay Purnell, Linda Edwards, and Danielle Assefa with 9 children aged 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Shunta Winston and Dajona Graves with 9 children all 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregiver Rachel Shea with 7 children all 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Wanda Hundson-Washington, Donald Black and Therapist Brooke Williams with 9 children all 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Aliya Weston and Sarah Sturgis with 9 children all 4-5 years old. Volunteer Christina Crawford also present in the room.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Sarah Vela, Aisha Arij, and Mary Jo Briones with 11 children all 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Jenny Anderson, Natalie Christianson, and Tawanya Solivan with 11 children all 3-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Anna Gordon and Amiya Jones with 12 children all 3-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Andrea Paige and Asinae Boston with 7 children all 3-4 years old.

Compliance List

5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Furniture/equipment, shelves, backs of chairs, and other wood surfaces, in approximately all the rooms in purple, green, blue, orange, and yellow was not in good condition as evidenced by residue on the equipment. 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 Furniture/equipment, shelving unit, in Purple 5 was not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the back of the cabinet creating a hole with sharp edges if the children were to reach in. 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 Furniture/equipment, toy fridge handle, in Purple 4 was not in good condition as evidenced by falling off and will cause a pinch if children play with it. 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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Kennedy Abbott, Peyton Brasfield, Aisha Arij, Bryan Carpenter, Shaniequa Johnson, Mikayla McNeal, Aimee Patterson, and Dorothy Weaver. Aimya Fayne and Tywanna Solvian were both corrected on site. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date
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: Jane Bishop-Deegan needs 12 hours, Allissa Patton needs 6 hours, Issabell Phillippi needs 2 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children, ages 8 mon-13 mon, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s). Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group; Correction Required Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained. Correction Verification Return Inspection Compliance Date 12/18/2023

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cecilia Griffith. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Not Observed

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. —

Not Observed

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Not Observed