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

05/23/2024

1:45 PM

2:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2471287866


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 05/09/2024
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: 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 9
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Arkela Wilson
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Mary Sherman and Kaylee Slaughter
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler room: 1 child is 1 years old and 7 children are 2 years old. Staff: Lovetorius Mayfield and Lana Hardeway
2 16 MIXED 2 - 5 year olds. at nap time. 4 children were 2 years old. Staff: Yolanda Dale and Reva Roberts
1 10 MIXED 3 - 5 year olds during nap time. Staff: Angela Thomas
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Office support: Leland Thomas

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
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sherry Tibbs (5/23/24), Raylesha Watkin (5/20/24) and Susan Dawes (5/23/24) 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

Violation
Jamicka Gaskin and Amykah Hoskin (5/15/24) 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

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)(5/23/24) and Ira Ross (4).
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
Submit Documentation

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)(5/15/24), Pam Dale (6.25)(3/25/24 Term), Yolanda Dale (4/12/24), Joyce Hampton (2), Reva Roberts (4/12/24), and Angela Thomas (5/23/24).
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
5/23/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twelve (12) children , ages 3 - 5 year olds, were cared for by one (1) adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/23/2024
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six (6) children , ages 1 and 2 year olds, were cared for by one (1) adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/23/2024
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/23/2024
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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