DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BLUE DIAMOND CHILD CARE LLC

002707726

(816) 673-1648

8101 E BANNISTER RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64134-1668

BLUE DIAMOND CHILD CARE LLC



 

BATHAMI, SOUAD

BLUEDIAMOND.CHILDCARE@GMAIL.COM


ROBYN EMBREE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

55

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/23/2024

12:00 PM

12:43 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2463082912


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/19/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/19/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/20/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/28/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/22/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/22/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/22/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/28/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/28/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/13/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/28/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/28/2018
POLICIES 06/28/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/19/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/13/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 06/28/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/28/2018
APPLICATION 06/03/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/28/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/24/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/03/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/11/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/04/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/21/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 6
Total Children 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Hussena Abdulah (staff) present with four children age 6 months- 1 year.
2 8 MIXED Ghana Nour and Bilkisu Abdulazeez (both staff) present with eight children age 1-2 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Souad Bathami (director) present with no children in attendance.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Malika Fireous (staff) present with seven children age 4-5 years.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Samina Javed (staff) present with five children age 2 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the upstairs heater was not operational while children were in care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
Violation
The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by the heating unit upstairs was not working and the temperature read 57 degrees.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 5. states: The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85 F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.
Correction Required
The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
Violation
The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by children age 3-5 years of age were present in the infant/toddler unit and no age appropriate materials were provided in that space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 1. states: Children twenty-four (24) months of age and older shall have an ample variety of age-appropriate toys, books, creative materials and activities which provide fun, stimulation, development and opportunities for individual choices.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide age-appropriate equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri were not met as evidenced by the caregiver(s) was/were unable to reply knowledgeably to the question(s) about the licensing rule(s) in that they were unaware that infants/toddlers must be separated from older children by floor to ceiling walls at all times. This requirement was discussed with both director Souad Bathami and caregiver Samina Gabed and both individuals expressed an unawareness of the rule requirements.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri. All caregivers and volunteers working directly with children shall be required to review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work and shall be able to understand and apply those rules which relate to their respective responsibilities.
Correction Required
Licensing rules shall be available and all caregivers working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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