DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DUNCAN ACADEMY, INC.

001913568

(816) 847-2022

1405 NW PERSIMMON
GRAIN VALLEY
MO  64029

DUNCAN ACADEMY, INC.



 

GILLETTE, ALISON

ali@duncanacademy.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

145

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

29 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 116 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

12/19/2024

11:15 AM

12:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2484694292


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/18/2005
SAMPLE FORMS 07/18/2005
POLICIES 07/18/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/21/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/21/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/18/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/18/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/22/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/22/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/18/2005
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/18/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/07/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/18/2005
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/18/2005
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/05/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/11/2018
APPLICATION 04/10/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/14/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/10/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/20/2024
STAFF SHEET 05/01/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/10/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/03/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/20/2024




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 95
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Jordan Fischer with four children under 24-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers MaKenna Ferman and Alyssa Caldwell with eight children under 24-months-old
1 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Elizabeth Holladay and Emily Mooers with seven children under 15-months-old
1 10 MIXED caregiver Megan Brewer with ten children; one 2-years-old and nine 3-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Ali Gillette and staff Nicole Love, Ashley Benny, Brianne Burner, and Madison Stanbury
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver Jennifer Browning with eight children; 3-years-old
3 29 PRESCHOOL caregivers Aleigha Cosx, Jennifer Giles, and Jessica Brockman with twenty-nine children; 4-to-5-years-old (gathered for Christmas Party)
2 14 PRESCHOOL caregivers Kiara Potter and Jessica Plymell with fourteen children; 3-to-4-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Yvette Burr with eight children; 2-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Malea Eddington with seven children; 2-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located infant room bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent.
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
12/19/2024
Violation
The walls located in monkeys #1 and back hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by chipping paint and dusty vent.
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1'.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/12/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children , ages under 24-months-old, were cared for by 1 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
12/19/2024
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children , ages under 24-months-old, were cared for by 1 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
12/19/2024
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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