DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH OF KANSAS CITY

000186383

(816) 452-9113

2003 NE ENGLEWOOD RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64118

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH OF KANSAS CITY



 

PURL, CHRISTINE DAWN

ecc@holycrosskc.org

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/29/2024

9:47 AM

11:29 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2465274661


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 06/17/1985
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/21/1991
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/21/1991
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/28/1993
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/28/1993
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/19/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/20/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/19/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/17/1985
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/01/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/01/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 06/05/1985
APPLICATION 03/04/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/06/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/06/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/12/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/12/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/08/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/08/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/08/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/12/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/08/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/05/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 15
Total Children 61
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Sara Dewitt and Brooklyn Glassbrenner with seven children under 12-months-old
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Alaina Foster, Jacob Williams, and Hazel Speer with seven children under 24-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Susan Forson and Tracy Watson with eight children under 24-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Christine Purl and staff Brandi Schaunaman with no children
1 7 PRESCHOOL caregiver Staci Leive with seven children, all 3-to-4-years-old
2 15 PRESCHOOL caregivers Catie Purl and Kimberly McCoy with fifteen children, all 3-to-5-years-old
1 6 PRESCHOOL caregiver Patti Mael with six children, all 3-years-old
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Jessica Begley and Sandy Ledford with eleven 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
Not Observed
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 lock on storage door broken.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: batteries, screwdriver, Windex, Triple S absorbent powder, bleach spray, Borax, Stay-Flo, Funkaway air freshner. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinets and on low shelf.
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
2/29/2024
Violation
The ceilings located in Lions and Whales was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained/missing/holes in ceiling 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed near tree on infant/toddler playground.
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 fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Animal excrement was observed in an indoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was guinea pig cage low and excrement accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (8) (E) states: Areas used by children shall be free of animal excrement.
Correction Required
No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Lambs was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on back door.
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 and changing table, in Angels, Lions and Whales 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
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/29/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, toy spaceship, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint/exposed rust spots.
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
Furniture/equipment, table, in Lions was not in good condition as evidenced by Tape peeling off bottom.
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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