DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID'S KASTLE PRESCHOOL INC

001612900

(816) 461-5275

1701 E 24 HIGHWAY
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64050-2264

KID'S KASTLE PRESCHOOL INC



 

GARCIA, JEANINE

clarkleighlauren@gmail.com

Incorporated

JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

65

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

15 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 15 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/16/2024

12:35 PM

2:30 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474269265


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/24/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/28/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/28/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/10/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/28/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/11/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/20/2001
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/17/2002
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/17/2002
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/07/2001
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/21/1997
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/15/2005
SAMPLE FORMS 07/21/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/21/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/21/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/21/1997
POLICIES 07/21/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/03/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/04/2002
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/21/1997
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/22/2015
APPLICATION 05/03/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/23/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 4 months to 21 months with Amy Whitworth and Tana Brim
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 23 months with Chaunzetta Bolin
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Dawn Clark, President and Lauren Clark, Assistant Director
1 10 PRESCHOOL ages 3-5 with Camille Thompson
2 13 PRESCHOOL ages 3-5 with Deanna Gray and Tammy Clark
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS with Sarah Watkins

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 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of grass and weeds.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2' (in the 2s room, I/T room, and preschool room).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

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
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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