DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LULLABIES AND LAUGHTER LEARNING CENTER INC

002475861

(816) 982-9829

9901 LOCUST ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64131-4221

LULLABIES AND LAUGHTER LEARNING CENTER INC

1305 E 97TH TER
KANSAS CITY
MO  64131-3246

RICHARD, LYNN

LULLABIES.LAUGHTER@ATT.NET


ROBYN EMBREE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

94

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

7 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/20/2024

11:39 AM

12:32 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2476397495


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/23/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/23/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/23/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/23/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/23/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/23/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/23/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/23/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/23/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/23/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/23/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/11/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/11/2018
APPLICATION 03/31/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/10/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/11/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/28/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/15/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/16/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/07/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 11
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Carmen Scott and Illiyana Vizcarra (both staff) present with four children age 6 weeks - 1 year
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Keylin Carranza and Shataya Williams (both staff) present with five children age 1 year
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Lynn Richard (director) and Denisha Barrett (staff) present with no children in attendance
1 6 PRESCHOOL Adrian Jacobs (staff) present with six children age 3 years
2 5 PRESCHOOL Cierra Barrett and Jaedyn Colton (both staff) present with five children age 4 years
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS MaKeyla Baskin and Tariayah Robinson (both staff) present with thirteen children age 2 years

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no car stops and bollards present to prevent a vehicle from entering the playground or making contact with the building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that a portion of the infant/toddler fence had been pulled from the ground and was no longer providing a secure barrier between the playground and unapproved space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fallen debris from the building including crushed brick was present on the infant/toddler playground.
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
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Compliance Date
8/20/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by construction material was present for repairs.
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
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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
Compliance
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: Jaedyn Colton (needs 7 hours) and Dennisha Lewis (needs 1 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
Makeyla Baskin 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
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Precious Gracia.
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
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
Not Observed
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