DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

002666584

(816) 587-1980

7400 NW RIVER PARK DR
PARKVILLE
MO  64152-5028

SMART BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LLC

4413 NW 64TH TER
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151-4023

STAPLES, BRANDI NICHOLE

BRANDI@SMARTBEGINNINGSKC.COM


MARY C MALOID

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

76

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/27/2024

1:35 PM

2:18 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2467163525


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/29/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/29/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/29/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/29/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/29/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/29/2017
POLICIES 08/29/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/25/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/29/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/29/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/29/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/19/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/29/2017
APPLICATION 04/22/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/24/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/11/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/10/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/06/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/06/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/14/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/06/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/27/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bright Beginners - Caregiver Melanie Thomas with 2 children under 12 months of age
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Creative Learners - Caregivers Abby Clifton and Destiny Wervalis with seven children all under 24 months
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Little Movers - Caregivers Cheryl Class and Carrie Meyers with six children under 12 months of age
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Eternity Arens, Theresa Reinke, Amanda VonBhren, Katherine Holloway, and Amethyst Arens with no children in attendance
2 13 PRESCHOOL Adventurers - Caregivers Jen Wervalis and Katherine Snow with thirteen children between the ages of 3-5
1 9 PRESCHOOL Pathfinders - Caregiver Carla Curtis with nine children all 4-5 years of age
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Explorers - Caregiver Mary Mango with six children all 2 years of age
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Discoverers - Caregiver Madison Clifton with six children all 2 years of age

Compliance List
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/20/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not 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
3/27/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. states: Prohibitions against the use of any equipment such as a sound machine that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed.
Correction Required
The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
3/27/2024
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