DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARN A LOT ACADEMY

002765762

(816) 353-1942

4010 STERLING AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64133-1310

LEARN A LOT ACADEMY



 

GIVENS, TERESA

tgivens@learnalotacademy.org

Incorporated

RACHEL CATRELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

31 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/18/2024

10:00 AM

12:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474413630


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/29/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/29/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/12/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/12/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/12/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/25/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/20/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/24/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/24/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/12/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/26/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/05/2019
POLICIES 06/12/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/13/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/25/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/25/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/24/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/03/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/18/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/03/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 13
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 20
Total Children 63
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Sonya Moore and Lisa Rodgers with 4 infants aged 10months-1 years old.
2 5 MIXED Caregivers Melissa Johnson and Sylvia James with 5 children, 4- 2 year olds and 1- 3 year old.
3 6 MIXED Caregiver Haley Rhodes, Brittany Davis, Deborah Pasley with 6 children, 2-2 year olds and 4- 1 year olds.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jaleesa Walls, Veda Givens, Pernell Walls, Monica Lindsey, and Sarah Huber
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Allie DuQue with 10 children all 3-5 years old.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Thy Tran and Kassandra Midgyett with 16 children children aged 3-5 years old.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers TaWanda Jefferson and Heidy Santillan with 16 children all 3-5 years old.
3 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Emily Demarea, Ida Woods, and Ruberdia Grant with 6 children all 2 years old.

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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Lisa Clay, Emily DeMarea, Mary Eaton, Rhett Fowler, Veda Givens, Teresa Givens, Melissa Johnson, Kassandra Midgyett, Sonya Moore, Deborah Pasley, Lisa Rodgers, Alice Taylor, Thy Tran, Ida woods, and Katelyn Sundin 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

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 staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in green room and the turquoise room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the far wall in green room (showing orange) and by the front door in turquoise.
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
The facility did not provide 35 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the room towards the end of the facility is not being used for child care space and has a wheelbarrel, shovel, hazardous items in the bathroom and did not have sufficient equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. A. (I) states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant and toddler. Space occupied by cribs and playpens used for napping shall be deducted from usable floor space;
Correction Required
Thirty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
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
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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
Outdoor equipment, big play structure, in main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the steps on the structure have holes and covering is ripping and can be easily picked off or an entrapment for fingers.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Teresa Givens needs 2 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

Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by director is only here 3 times a week, not adding up to 40 hours, stated by person in charge. Also, last 2 compliance inspections, the director was not on duty.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Lisa Clay, Alex DuQue, Mary Eaton, and TaWanda Jefferson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jalessa Walls, Lisa Clay, Alice Taylor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Rhett Fowler.
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