DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDDS OF THE FUTURE LEARNING CENTER LLC

002768429

(816) 966-9153

7800 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64131-1959

KIDDS OF THE FUTURE LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

BLACKBURN, ROBERTA ELAINE

kiddsofthefuture2019@gmail.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

39 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 25 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/15/2024

10:00 AM

3:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2468409323


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 03/22/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/05/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/18/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/19/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/31/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/06/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/27/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/27/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/16/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/27/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/11/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/16/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/16/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/16/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/18/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/16/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/16/2022
POLICIES 03/16/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 03/16/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/18/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/16/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/30/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/30/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/15/2024
APPLICATION 12/07/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/15/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 17
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 10
Total Children 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers. Staff: Lovetorius Mayfield and Aikiela Wilson
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS age range 8 months through 15 months. Staff: Cynthia Camper
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS age range 2 months through 12 months. Staff: Roberta Blackburn and Joyce Hampton
0 0 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 2 infant and toddler classrooms with no children present.
1 9 MIXED age range 3 - 5 year olds. 5 children are 3 years old and 4 children are 5 years old. Staff: Reva Roberts
2 13 MIXED age range 2 - 3 year olds. 8 children are 2 years old and 5 children are 3 years old. Staff: Amykah Hoskin and Raylesha Watkin
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE LLC Managing Member: Leland Thomas Yolanda Dale:: Assistant Director

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 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
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Compliance Date

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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Reva Roberts, Mary Sherman Lambert, Roberta Blackburn, Yolanda Dale, Angela Thomas, Sheila Lapsley, Ira Ross, Raylesha Watkin and Jamicka Gaskin 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (F) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed.
Correction Required
Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the 3 - 5 year old room had 2 outlets not covered and one toddler room had 1 outlet not covered.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 bottles of spray disinfectant. The item(s) was/were located in the 2 - 3 year olds room in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the 2 - 3 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and crayon marks were observed on the two light purple walls and the inside of the classroom 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

Violation
There was evidence of rodents/droppings in two of the infant/toddler classrooms along the edges of the walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by an infant/toddler room had one glass door not marked at the level of the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact.
Correction Required
Clear glass doors shall be marked as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in one toddler room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: clorox disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located under an unlocked sink in the infant room accessible to children.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the covering over the one fluorescent light was missing.
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

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
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional 31 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. A. states: Push-pull toys;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2024
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional 21 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2024
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional 28 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. C. states: Blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives; and
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2024
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 28 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Jamicka Gaskin (3/26/24) and Amykah Hoskin 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Jamicka Gaskin (5) and Ira Ross (9).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Roberta Blackburn (4.5), Pam Dale (6.25)(3/25/24 Term), Yolanda Dale (4/12/24), Joyce Hampton (10), Reva Roberts (4/12/24), and Angela Thomas (6).
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Sherry Tibbs, Raylesha Watkin and Susan Dawes 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Susan Dawes.
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
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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
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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sherry Tibbs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/25/2024
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Amykah Hoskins, Raylesha Watkin, Susan Dawes and Jamicka Gaskin.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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