DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEPHEN'S HOUSE

001612517

(816) 741-5056

5755 N NORTHWOOD RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151

LOS NINOS III, INC.



 

KRUG, JANICE

OSUBALLGIRL12@ATT.NET

Incorporated

MARY C MALOID

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/28/2024

10:10 AM

11:58 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2467237750


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/14/2001
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/14/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/28/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/14/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/14/2001
POLICIES 09/14/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/19/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/22/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/14/2001
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/30/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/30/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/10/2001
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/17/2017
APPLICATION 06/26/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/09/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/16/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/31/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/06/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/06/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 24
Total Children 106
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 3 - Caregivers Rita Albert and Christina Lindow with seven children all under the age of 24 months
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 4 - Caregivers Chloe Maddox and Ethan Smith with 6 children all under the age of 24 months
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 5/6 - Caregiver Hodn Ali with four children all under the age of 24 months
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 7 - Caregivers Kaiytlyn Osborn and Cassondra Glass with seven children under the age of 12 months
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 1 - Caregivers Adrianna Bustamante and Lauren Rhoad with six children all under the age of 12 months
2 8 MIXED Room 2 - Caregivers Rita Istaro and Angelica Hernandez with eight children - two toddlers and six 2 year olds
1 8 MIXED Room 13 - Caregiver Maria Gallo with eight children - five 2 year olds and three 3 year olds
1 9 MIXED Room 14 - Caregiver Lori Antognazzi with nine children - seven 3 year olds and two 2 year olds
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Janice Krug, Linda Reents, Nikki Wells, and Sadia Warsame with no children in attendance
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Room 8 - no children in attendance
1 9 PRESCHOOL Room 10 - Pre K - Caregiver Emily Sedgwick with nine children all 4 and 5 years of age
1 7 PRESCHOOL Room 11 - Caregiver Kathryn Bruce Reeves with seven children all 3 years of age
1 4 PRESCHOOL Room 12 - Caregiver Stacy Roberts with four children all 3 years of age
1 10 PRESCHOOL Pre K 1 - Caregiver Delaney Hurd with ten children all 4 and 5 years of age
1 5 PRESCHOOL Pre K 2 - Caregiver Lauren Diedrich with five children all 4 and 5 years of age
1 9 PRESCHOOL Room 15 - Caregiver Lily Tena with nine children all 3 - 4 years of age
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Room 9 - caregiver Brookelyn Davenport with seven 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was standing open.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/28/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: benadryl, diaper creams, and sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers in bathrooms and Room 4.
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
3/28/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, sofa, in Room 11 was not in good condition as evidenced by vinyl covering has come off on arm rest .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/28/2024
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

Violation
Outdoor equipment, Rocking horse, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by handle bars were missing.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/28/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, Blue Motorcycle, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in side.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/28/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, Little Tykes pink car, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by hole with jagged edges in roof support piece.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/28/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, Picnic table, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by crack in seat.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/28/2024
Violation
Furniture/equipment, trash can, in Room 10 was not in good condition as evidenced by lid had food 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

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

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