DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRANSTETTER, KAREN

000692120

(816) 225-0420

5420 N SPRUCE AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64119-2837

BRANSTETTER, KAREN JOY



 

BRANSTETTER, KAREN JOY

KARENBRANSTETTER@HOTMAIL.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

09/10/2024

9:30 AM

10:39 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2477709948


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/31/2001
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 06/16/2010
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 07/22/2010
POLICIES 06/16/2010
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/01/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/16/2010
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/16/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/16/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/16/1995
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/26/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 03/02/1995
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/16/2018
APPLICATION 06/19/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/11/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/02/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/12/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/10/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/11/2023
SAFETY PLAN 10/11/2023




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 1
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 11 MIXED provider Karen Branstetter with eleven children; two under 24-months-old; two 2-years-old; seven 3-to-5-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by facility is licensed for ten children, and there were eleven children were present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karen Branstetter, assistant, and household member within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by two children under age two and nine children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (2) (A) states: A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2).
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance