DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEPHEN'S HOUSE

001612517

(816) 741-5056

5755 N NORTHWOOD RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151

LOS NINOS III, INC.



 

KRUG, JANICE

OSUBALLGIRL12@ATT.NET

Incorporated

CRYSTAL HEISER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/27/2024

10:20 AM

11:41 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2481395591


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/14/2001
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/14/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/28/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/14/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/14/2001
POLICIES 09/14/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/19/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/22/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/14/2001
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/30/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/30/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/10/2001
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/17/2017
APPLICATION 06/26/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/09/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/17/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/30/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/30/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/30/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/18/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 18
Total Children 94
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 7 - Caregiver Cassie Glass with three children all under the age of 12 months
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 6 - Caregivers Sadia Warsame and Deqo Mohamed with six children all under 24 months
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 3 - Caregivers Rita Albert and Rita Istaro with seven children all under 24 months of age
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 2 - Caregiver Christina Lindow with four children under the age of 24 months
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 1 - Infants - Caregivers Makry Jesse and Lauren Rhoad with eight children all under the age of 12 - months
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jan Krug with no children in attendance
1 10 PRESCHOOL Room 15 - Caregiver Lestia Tena with ten children all 3 - 4 years of age
1 6 PRESCHOOL Room 16 - Caregiver Delaney Hurd with six children all 3 - 5 years of age
1 9 PRESCHOOL Room 17 - Caregiver Laura Dedrich with nine children all 4 - 5 years of age
1 8 PRESCHOOL Room 14 - Caregiver Lorie Antognazzi with eight children all 3 - 4 years of age
1 7 PRESCHOOL Room 10 - Caregiver Marisann Ruta with seven children all 3 years of age
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Room 8 - Caregiver Angelica Hernandez with five children all 2 years of age
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Room 13 - Caregiver Maria Gallo with seven children all 2 years of age
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Room 12 - Caregiver Stacy Roberts with seven children all 2 years of age
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Room 11 - Caregiver Kathryn Bruce Reaves with seven children all 2 years of age

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 walls located in Room 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on box on wall.
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
9/27/2024
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by vinyl couches in Rooms 5 and 11 have torn vinyl.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2024
Violation
Furniture/equipment, Teacher Chair, in Room 10 was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling vinyl.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2024
Violation
Furniture/equipment, Teacher black cabinet, in Room 12 was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2024
Violation
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in Room 12 was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed screws on top where particle board has chipped off.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2024
Violation
Furniture/equipment, Purple cabinet, in Room 13 was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2024
Violation
Furniture/equipment, Shelf, in Room 13 was not in good condition as evidenced by Bottom shelf insert is not attached.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by (Rooms 2 & 3 were outside on playground together) 10 children, ages 12 to 24 months, were cared for by three adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/27/2024
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cassandra Glass.
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

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