DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

003035530

(561) 886-6400

2750 SW 7TH HIGHWAY
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64014

GRASPEN LEARNING CENTERS LLC



 

RIDINGER, KARLEE PAIGE

BLUESPRINGS@TLECHILDCARE.COM


MARY C MALOID

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

136

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

03/17/2025

12:30 PM

12:45 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2489202014


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/23/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/06/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/05/2024
APPLICATION 09/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/05/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/23/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 05/06/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/06/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/13/2024
POLICIES 05/06/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/03/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/03/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/12/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/02/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/06/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 09/09/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/16/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/05/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/06/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/06/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/12/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/05/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/04/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/04/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 13
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant A - Caregivers Kayla Casey and Jessica Thomas with six children all under 12 months of age
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers - Caregiver Tayler Samrany and Dannie Hull with seven children all 12 - 24 months of age
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Douglas and Nicole Markussen, Lindsey Goodrich and Kasey Brunner with no children in attendance
3 15 PRESCHOOL Preschool 1A - Caregivers Ione Johnson, Ryleigh Garrison, and Kristina Nichols with fifteen children all 3-5 years of age
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Twos - Caregivers Kristin Ferman and Hadassah White with five 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: electrical wire. The item(s) was/were located In Twaddler room in unlocked cabinet.
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
3/17/2025
Violation
The walls located Toddler A was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint exposing drywall.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/17/2025
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Karlee Ridlinger, who was hired on 11/4/2024.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/17/2025
Violation
Ten child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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