DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JOURNEY WITH ME LEARNING CENTER

002953059

(816) 886-6534

6304 WILLOW AVE
RAYTOWN
MO  64133-5134

JOURNEY WITH ME LEARNING CENTER LLC

8414 LANE PL
RAYTOWN
MO  64138-3282

HARRIS, PRINCESS SERENITY

princessandbrandon@gmail.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

32

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

2 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 5 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/06/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2481512084


DocumentDocument-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/29/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/07/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/07/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/07/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/02/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/04/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/07/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/23/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/16/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/26/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/14/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/26/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/16/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 02/16/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/28/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/17/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/17/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/17/2022
APPLICATION 11/17/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/14/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/14/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/07/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/08/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen door.
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
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Compliance Date
11/6/2024
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
11/5/2024
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 facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. states: Cribs and playpens shall meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) safety standards for full size baby cribs as found in 16 CFR Part 1219 and for non-full size baby cribs as found in 16 CFR Part 1220. The 2014 crib safety standards found in 16 CFR Parts 1219 and 1220 are incorporated by reference as part of this rule and are published by and available at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401-0001, 202-512-1800, www.bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/laws-regulations/code-federal-regulations-cfrs-print. This rule does not include any later amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/5/2024
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/5/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director at facility .
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
9/10/2024
Violation
The director was not responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility's daily program as evidenced by no approved director at facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/10/2024
Violation
The facility has not submitted the approval request for proposed director.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. B. states: Once the center director or group child care home provider is certificated by the department, the Center Director/Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form shall be submitted to the department and maintained on file at the facility. See Center Director/Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
An approval request form shall be submitted to the department.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/10/2024
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
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
Compliance
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