DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL

000942323

(816) 691-2058

2551 CLAY EDWARDS DR
NORTH KANSAS CITY
MO  64116

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL



 

WUNDER, SUSAN GAYLE

SUSY.WUNDER@NKCH.ORG


MARY C MALOID

6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

196

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 27 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/11/2024

1:30 PM

2:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2462178446


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/07/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/09/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/09/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/13/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/09/1997
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/13/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/09/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 05/09/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/09/1997
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/28/1997
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/28/1997
POLICIES 05/09/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/04/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/04/2000
APPLICATION 03/04/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/17/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/23/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/27/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/30/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/30/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/17/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 25
Total Children 114
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS The Shelter 1 - Caregivers Brynn Monaghan and Gieianna Distefano with seven children all 15-24 months of age
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS The Shelter 2 - Caregivers Jackie Calderon and Jesse Youngblood with eight children ages 15-24 months
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS The Shelter 3 - Caregiver Meghan Whipple with four children ages 15-24 months
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Hut Room 1 - Caregivers Julie Brown and Olivia Nicodemus with eight children all under 12 months of age
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Hut 2 - Caregivers Kailey Fullerton and Corin Rice with eight children all 12 months or younger
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Hut 3 - no children in attendance
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Common room 1 - No children in attendance
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Susan Wunder, Jody Barnhart, Tracy Miller, Denise Hiserote, and Meagan Barnett with no children in attendance
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Common area for ones and twos - no children in attendance
2 11 PRESCHOOL The Wharf Pre K - Caregivers Heather Blair and Sarah Kimbrell with eleven children all 4 and 5 years of age
2 15 PRESCHOOL The Space - Pre K - Caregivers Misty Jones and Shannon Powers with fifteen children all 4 and 5 years of age
2 17 PRESCHOOL The Roost - Caregivers Lori Bender and Cody Burton with seventeen children all 3 years of age
2 13 PRESCHOOL The Rufflemutt - Caregivers Teresiah Kibue and Kayla Anderson with thirteen children all 3 and 4 years of age
1 10 TWO YEAR OLDS The Jungle - Caregivers Vivien Steenstra and Marcia Hornaday with ten children all 2 years of age
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS The Treehouse - Caregivers Kim Adams and Janice Johnson with thirteen children all 2 years of age

 
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the office half door was open in the Jungle room allowing access to a teacher's bag.
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
1/11/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Adult scissors, white out, E3000 adhesive. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer in the Rufflemutt room.
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
1/11/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: white out and adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer and on a desk accessible to children.
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
1/11/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Super Glue. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in The Wharf room.
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
1/11/2024
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the doors to the kitchenette were open in the Jungle 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
1/11/2024
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, cabinet, in Hut 3 was not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue on front of cabinet.
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
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

Violation
Furniture/equipment, couch, in The Rufflemutt room was not in good condition as evidenced by torn vinyl in seat and arms of couch.
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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
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