DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS IN CHRIST ACADEMY LLC

002464079

(816) 921-1500

4245 INDIANA AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64130-1455

KIDS IN CHRIST ACADEMY LLC



 

PUCKETT, CHRISTINA

kprescho@yahoo.com


ROBYN EMBREE

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/05/2024

9:25 AM

10:39 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2465534791


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/22/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/22/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/22/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/22/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/22/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/22/2014
POLICIES 05/22/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/22/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/22/2014
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/24/2014
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/24/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/11/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/11/2014
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/11/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/24/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 05/22/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/22/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/26/2018
APPLICATION 07/29/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/05/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/11/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/05/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/14/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/08/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/20/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 8
Total Children 29
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Emma Hampton (staff) present with four children 14-20 months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shay Todd and Kobe Puckett (both staff) present with four children age 5-7 months.
1 7 MIXED Gilma Rivera-Brown (staff) present with seven children age 2-3 years.
1 8 MIXED Marcy (Maricella) Poke (staff) present with eight children age 2-4 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Teresa Williams (cook) present with no children in attendance.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Christina Puckett (director) present with no children in attendance.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Ashley Green (staff) present with six children age 3-5 years.

 
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
3/5/2024
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
12/20/2023
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/14/2023
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff and administration 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
The walls located in the 2-3 year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wooden door was observed to have a hole approximately 1' off the ground where provider stated a child kicked the 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
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Compliance Date
3/5/2024
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Emma Hampton, Jasmine Mount and Marcy Poke 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
3/5/2024
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: ShyTianna Hampton, Emma Hampton, Jasmine Mount and Marcy Poke.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 1 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. states: A parent or guardian exemption, by which a child shall be exempted from immunization requirements if one (1) parent or guardian files a written objection to immunization with the day care administrator. Exemptions shall be accepted by the day care administrator when the necessary information as determined by the department is filed with the day care administrator by the parent or guardian. Exemption forms shall be provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185).
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/5/2024
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
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