DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS LEARNING CENTER LLC

002743928

(816) 214-5901

2603 E 28TH ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64128-1106

PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

NASH, STEPHANIE LATRICE

PRESCHOOLARTSKC@GMAIL.COM


JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

32

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/31/2024

11:10 AM

12:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2481239312


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/11/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/11/2024
APPLICATION 11/02/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/02/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/02/2018
POLICIES 11/02/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/02/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/02/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/02/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/22/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/02/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/02/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/02/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/15/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 11/02/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/03/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/02/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/15/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/05/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/05/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/12/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/16/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/13/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/12/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   4:00PM   4/26/2019
  7:00AM   8:00AM   4/26/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 2
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 12 months, 12 months, and 24 months with Gloria Mosley
1 10 MIXED ages 2-4 (two 2s) with Stephanie Nash

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 requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material is exposed which poses a tripping hazard.
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
10/16/2024
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink plumbing in the boys bathroom was leaking onto the floor creating a slipping hazard.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by half door installed at kitchen entrance but the knob is not secure and the door does not latch. Compliance verification received 10/16 but half door observed unlocked during inspection 10/31.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/31/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bottle of bleach, two spray bottles of Lysol cleaner, can of WD40, bug spray. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/31/2024
Violation
The walls located at the entrance to the kitchen where the door has been removed was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and holes 4/25 - wood installed on wall for kitchen door but wood is not finished.
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
10/16/2024
Violation
The walls located in the 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located throughout the facility was/were not clean as evidenced by many areas with dirty spots.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector was beeping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (12) (D) states: A smoke detector(s) shall be installed in each room where children are being cared for and all other areas that are deemed necessary by the fire inspector. Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition and functional at all times. If smoke detectors are not operational, the provider shall install smoke detectors as required by 19 CSR 30-62.087 (12)(F)1. Fire Safety.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/16/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by very few pieces of children's equipment/toys observed in the center. Stephanie Nash said she has been moving items out of the building in preparation for vacating the building within the next 30 days.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 1. states: Children twenty-four (24) months of age and older shall have an ample variety of age-appropriate toys, books, creative materials and activities which provide fun, stimulation, development and opportunities for individual choices.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide age-appropriate equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility had an insufficient amount of equipment and materials. The facility need an additional all categories of equipment and material were sparse. Very few pieces of children's equipment/toys observed in the center. Stephanie Nash said she has been moving items out of the building in preparation for vacating the building within the next 30 days items.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. . states: A minimum of forty (40) approved items shall be required for every ten (10) children in the licensed capacity of the facility. The forty (40) items shall include at least four (4) items from each of the following categories:
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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: Edna Brown needs 12 hours (no longer here), Rhonda Elliott needs 12 hours ( no longer employed), Tiomba Fleming needs 10 hours (no longer employed), Lakeisha Iverson needs 12 hours ( no longer employed), Jaylon Jones needs 12 hours, Charles Jones needs 12 hours (no longer employed), Gloria Mosley needs 8 hours, Stephanie Nash needs 9.75 hours, Michelle Robertson needs 12 hours (no longer employed), Jasmine Williams needs7 hours (no longer employed).
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 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
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