DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ABILITY KC

002516076

(816) 756-0780

3101 MAIN ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64111-1921

ABILITY KC



 

COCKRUM, ANITA JEWELL

jewell.cockrum@abilitykc.org

Incorporated

ROBYN EMBREE

12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/09/2024

2:24 PM

2:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2462057436


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/26/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/26/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/26/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/26/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/26/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/26/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/26/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/26/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 01/26/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/26/2015
POLICIES 01/26/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/26/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/20/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/01/2016
APPLICATION 01/13/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/19/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/03/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/30/2022
STAFF SHEET 03/29/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/02/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/23/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/16/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/03/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/22/2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/13/2023
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Sherri Simonton, who was hired on April 14, 2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/22/2023
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Keondra Cephus (missing 1 hour) and Amy Swanson (missing 11 hours).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/27/2023
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: Shanna Kotschwar (needs 12 hours), Carter Verlant (needs 12 hours), Kerri Perks (needs 12 hours), Emily Schieber (needs 6 hours) and Elizabeth Stoutenborough (needs 7.5 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Shanna Kotschwar (needs .5 hours), Carter Verlant (needs 5.5 hours) and Kerri Perks (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
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Compliance Date
1/9/2024
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Kaitlyn Whitem Sherri Simonton, Alicia Hines and Alexandera Avila.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Rachel Flowers, Sherri Simonton, Jodi Staats, Elaine Williams, Aneitria Garlington and Quincy Shobe as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/22/2023
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 not on file for Alexander Avila, Rachel Flowers, Alicia Hines, Haley Magnes, Kaelin Mosher, Hanna Oberlander, Sherri Simonton, Allie Thieverge, Alexander Whipple, Rochelle Henderson, Aneitria Garlington and Kaitlyn White.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jenni Miller (10/20/23), Jessica Akalis, Doretha Camper(10/20/23), Keondra Cephus, Kassandra Haag (10/20/23), Les Hernandez (10/20/23 termed), Ga'Nea Jones (6/22/23 termed), Adriane Kirby (1/20/23), Samantha Powers (10/13/23) and Amy Swanson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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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