DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPECTRUM STATION, LLC

001743760

(816) 459-8000

3250 N AMERISTAR DR
KANSAS CITY
MO  64161-9223

SPECTRUM STATION, LLC



 

REITER, JENIFER R

spectrumstationnorth@gmail.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

304

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

80 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 80 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/04/2024

10:30 AM

3:11 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2461860028


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/17/2002
SAMPLE FORMS 12/17/2002
POLICIES 12/17/2002
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/02/2002
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/02/2002
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/21/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/21/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/02/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/02/2002
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/17/2002
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/18/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/17/2002
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/21/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/17/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/17/2002
APPLICATION 10/06/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/06/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/06/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/10/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/13/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/13/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/15/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/04/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/10/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 21
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 36
Total Children 169
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Katherine Boldt and Amanda Williams eight children under 24-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Katherine Boldt and Amanda Williams eight children under 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Patti Walker with four children under 24-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Madison Hart and Madyson Cota with eight children under 24-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Chloe Shelton and Taylor Ruckel with six children under 24-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Audreana Strickler and Drew Blanton with eight children under 12-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Nancy Fleming and Betty Ramirez with eight children under 12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Samantha Shoemaker with four children under 18-months-old
1 9 MIXED caregiver Tamara Davis with nine children, one 2-years-old and eight 3-to-4-years-old
2 15 MIXED caregivers Valerie Marshall and Jennifer Hansen with fifteen children, fourteen 2-years-old and one 3-years-old
2 16 MIXED caregivers Aspen Sena and McKenzie Robinson, thirteen 2-years-old and three 3-years-old
8 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Jenifer Reiter and staff Madisyn Cota, Allison Carpenter, Jan Powell, Lori Lindner, Tom Powell, Jackeline Posadas and Victoria Sneed with no children
2 17 PRESCHOOL caregivers Tori Bryan and Kara Warren with seventeen children, all 4-5-years-old
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver Anna Hale with eight children, all 4-to5-years-old
2 15 PRESCHOOL caregivers Letty Hogue and Leticia Briseno with fifteen children, all 3-to-4-years-old
2 13 PRESCHOOL caregivers Emilie Myrick and Sage Fee with thirteen children, all 3-to-4-years-old
1 14 SCHOOL AGE caregiver Kristina Nichols with fourteen children, all 5-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Janet Lemus-Zacarias with eight children, all 2-years-old

 
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 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Samuel Alpert, Stephan Ruttinger and Chad Troutine 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 no lock on mechanical storage room.
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
1/4/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet cover missing.
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
1/4/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, paint, diaper cream and spray, Nivea cream and teacher's purse. The item(s) was/were located on shelf and in low storage areas.
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
1/4/2024
Violation
The walls located in room A, K, N (doors) T, U, H was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of insects in room B.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by patch of ice on side walk.
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

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in several rooms and S, O, H (sticky residue) was/were not clean as evidenced by stained along edges of walls and doors.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in P, S, R, Q, N, M, I, F, D, X, F, L was/were not clean as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles and dusty vents.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in X, T, U, A was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes or missing in tiles.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in X was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rusted vent and crossbars.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in T, U, X, L (edging peeling off), Q (also needs phone jack covered) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.
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
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, shelves, in H, A, X. T, U ,I, Q,, O was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.
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
The passage to an exit located in room W was not clear as evidenced by room being used as storage and passages not clear to exit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by torn books.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/4/2024
Violation
Outdoor play equipment, swing, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (F) states: Equipment with moving parts which might pinch or crush children's hands or fingers shall not be used unless the moving parts which pose a threat to children have guards or covers. 'S' hooks shall be pinched together to avoid catching children's skin or clothing.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor play equipment, toddler climbing equipment(torn foam covering), was not safe as evidenced by exposed bolts or screws were not recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (H) states: Exposed bolts and screws shall be recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, trikes, in in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed rust.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/4/2024
Violation
Furniture/equipment, rocking chair, in room B was not in good condition as evidenced by stained and broken.
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, cribs, in room B was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic pouch and white coating peeling.
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, pole, climber and fence, in playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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
Outdoor equipment, small climber and infant coral, in infant and preschool playgrounds was unsafe as evidenced by exposed rust.
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
Outdoor equipment, swing, in pre-K playground was unsafe as evidenced by broken seat.
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
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for children's records were not met as evidenced by a child's record was not kept confidential - specifically allergy lists, including names were posted in rooms T and U .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (9) states: All records of children shall be confidential, protected from unauthorized examination, and available to the parent(s) upon request.
Correction Required
Children's records shall be confidential and available to parents upon request.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/4/2024
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