DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC.

000181824

(816) 756-3511

3039 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64109

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC.



 

MULKEY, MARY E

marym@operationbreakthrough.org

Incorporated

COLE EDDINS

6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

741

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/21/2024

11:04 AM

1:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2467101732


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/01/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/14/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/14/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/01/1979
SAMPLE FORMS 02/19/1982
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/04/1993
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/01/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/29/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/24/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/24/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/24/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/24/2018
POLICIES 05/24/2018
APPLICATION 10/18/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/03/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/12/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/12/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/19/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/12/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 62
Total Children 272
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Jordan Newham and Caregiver Mikayla McNeal with seven children, ages 6-months-old to 8-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Danisha Littlejohn and Caregiver Ashley Jacobs with seven children, ages 4 to 9-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Reola Hamlett and Caregiver Bridgett Lowther with six children, ages 8 to 14-months-old.
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Brinishia Smith and Caregiver Cheniqua Johnson with three children ages 4 to 9-months-old.
3 10 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Sarah Sturgis, Caregiver Caroline Lloyd, and Caregiver Alliyah Weston with ten children ages 4 to 9-months-old
2 13 MIXED Caregiver Shunta Winston and Caregiver Vanshay Purnell with 13 children ages 4-months-old to 8-months-old.
1 0 MIXED Mary Mulkey with zero children.
2 6 MIXED Caregiver Spark;le Day and Caregiver Flor Salinos with six children ages 7-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 8 MIXED Caregiver Blinda Williams and Caregiver Andrea Williams with eight children ages 2 to 3-years-old.
2 4 MIXED Caregiver Ashlie Thorton and Caregiver Ericka Phillips with four children, ages 8-months-old to 2 years-old.
2 7 MIXED Caregiver Claire Ungaschick and Caregiver Erika Forsythe with seven children ages 2 to 3-years-old.
2 4 MIXED Caregiver Ariki Collins and Caregiver Haley Beacham with four children ages 9-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 6 MIXED Caregiver Davey Robinette and Caregiver Allyshia Johnson with six children, ages 2 to 3-years-old.
2 6 MIXED Caregiver Tiffany Henderson and Caregiver Etagegn O'Neil with six children, ages 6-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 6 MIXED Caregiver Andrea Paige and Caregiver Asianae Boston with six children, ages 2 to 3-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Jennie Anderson and Caregiver Tywanna Solivan with 13 children, ages 3 to 4-years-old.
3 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Kiara Brown, Caregiver Anna Gordon, and Caregiver Amiya Fayne with nine children, ages 3 to 5-years-old.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Hayley Gimblett and Eve Orfa with eight children, ages 3 to 5-years-old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Freshelle Ashberry and Caregiver Jennifer Petty with 10 children, ages 3 to 5-years-old.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Felecia Rattler with eight children ages 3 to 5-years-old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Maxine Greer and Caregiver Rossette Brunette with 10 children ages 3 to 5-years-old.
3 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Tiera Brim, Caregiver Annette Henderson, and Caregiver Patricia Crawford with nine children ages 3 to 5-years-old.
3 14 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Evette Stillwater, Caregiver Donya James, and Caregiver Kaylee Cantwell with 14 children ages 3 to 5-years-old.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Caroline Wiggins and Caregiver Lori Myer with nine children ages 3 to 5-years-old.
3 12 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Sara Vela, Caregiver Aisha Arij, and Caregiver Mary Jo Briones with 12 children ages 3 to 5-years-old.
12

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, toy fridge handle, in Purple 4 was not in good condition as evidenced by falling off and will cause a pinch if children play with it.
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
Furniture/equipment, shelving unit, in Purple 5 was not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the back of the cabinet creating a hole with sharp edges if the children were to reach in.
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
Furniture/equipment, shelves, backs of chairs, and other wood surfaces, in approximately all the rooms in purple, green, blue, orange, and yellow was not in good condition as evidenced by residue on the equipment.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Jane Bishop-Deegan needs 12 hours, Allissa Patton needs 6 hours, Issabell Phillippi 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Kennedy Abbott, Peyton Brasfield, Aisha Arij, Bryan Carpenter, Shaniequa Johnson, Mikayla McNeal, Aimee Patterson, and Dorothy Weaver. Aimya Fayne and Tywanna Solvian were both corrected on site. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when Child A fell and received a cut on her chin and possibly a chip on her tooth on March 19, 2024.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/21/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cecilia Griffith.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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