DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ABILITY KC

002516076

(816) 756-0780

3101 MAIN ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64111-1921

ABILITY KC



 

COCKRUM, ANITA JEWELL

jewell.cockrum@abilitykc.org

Incorporated

CRYSTAL HEISER

12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/15/2024

11:06 AM

2:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2470212274


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/26/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/26/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/26/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/26/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/26/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/26/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/26/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/26/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 01/26/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/26/2015
POLICIES 01/26/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/26/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/20/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/01/2016
APPLICATION 01/13/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/19/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/30/2022
STAFF SHEET 03/29/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/26/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/19/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/26/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/17/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 27
Total Children 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 MIXED Madison Daniels and Kimberly Davries (both staff) present with seven children age 1-2 years with five children being 2 years.
2 8 MIXED Whitney McCraney and Rachel Flowers (both staff) present with eight children age 2-3 years with five children being 2 years.
3 5 MIXED Belinda Peister, Samantha Golling and Aneitria Garlington (all staff) present with five children age 1-3 years with four children being 1 year.
3 7 MIXED Sherri Simonton, Geni Wier and Doretha Camper (all staff) present with seven children age 1-3 years with four children being 1 year.
9 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE James Clemens (contracted janitor), Mark Black (security), Keondra Cephus (nurse), Kyle Boehr (program analyst), Kerri Perks (case manager), Kaitlyn White (social worker), Isabelle Wallace (intervention specialist), Melissa Cawthon (program coordinator) and Lashaun Murray (early education coordinator) present with no children in attendance.
3 11 PRESCHOOL Alex Whipple, Mary Warm and Deborah Gift (all staff) present with eleven children age 3-5 years.
5 22 PRESCHOOL Rochelle Arbrought, Alex Andrea, Adrian Kirby, Haley Magness and Alicia Hines (all staff) present in the cafeteria with twenty-two children age 3-5 years.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
1/17/2024
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 a storage closet containing piping was observed to be unlocked, due to a broken lock, in the gym.
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
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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 2 outlets in the gym were not covered with protective outlet covers.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that an electrical plate in the gym was observed to be broken.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in room 300 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a blue tile was observed to be damaged.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Art work/teaching materials, children's art and curriculum materials, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (D) states: Art work and teaching materials attached directly to the walls shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the wall area. No art work or teaching materials shall be hung from the ceilings or in the doorways.
Correction Required
Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Kaitlyn Whitem Sherri Simonton, Alicia Hines and Alexandera Avila.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/15/2024
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: Shanna Kotschwar needs 1 more hour.
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
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: Shanna Kotschwar (needs 12 hours), Carter Verlant (needs 12 hours), Kerri Perks (needs 12 hours), Emily Schieber (needs 6 hours) and Elizabeth Stoutenborough (needs 7.5 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
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Compliance Date
4/15/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Alexander Avila, Rachel Flowers, Alicia Hines, Haley Magnes, Kaelin Mosher, Hanna Oberlander, Sherri Simonton, Allie Thieverge, Alexander Whipple, Rochelle Henderson, Aneitria Garlington and Kaitlyn White.
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
4/15/2024
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jenni Miller (10/20/23), Jessica Akalis, Doretha Camper(10/20/23), Keondra Cephus, Kassandra Haag (10/20/23), Les Hernandez (10/20/23 termed), Ga'Nea Jones (6/22/23 termed), Adriane Kirby (1/20/23), Samantha Powers (10/13/23) and Amy Swanson.
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
4/15/2024
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