MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
ABILITY KC

Facility DVN
002516076

Phone
(816) 756-0780

Physical Address
3101 MAIN ST
KANSAS CITY
MO 64111-1921

Owner
ABILITY KC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
COCKRUM, ANITA JEWELL

E-mail Address
jewell.cockrum@abilitykc.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
ROBYN EMBREE

Age Range
12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

Capacity
80

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
04/01/2025

Arrival Time
12:15 PM

Departure Time
1:25 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2490166490

Document	Document-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	01/26/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	01/26/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	01/26/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	01/26/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	01/26/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE	01/26/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	01/26/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	01/26/2015
SAMPLE FORMS	01/26/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	01/26/2015
POLICIES	01/26/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	01/26/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	04/20/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	10/01/2016
APPLICATION	01/13/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	02/19/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	03/30/2022
STAFF SHEET	03/29/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	01/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST	04/01/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	04/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	04/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	03/19/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 24

Total Children 50

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
3	7	MIXED	Madison Daniels, Kimmy Devries and Aneitria Garlington (all staff) present with seven children age 2-4 years
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Keandra Cephus (nurse) present with no children in attendance
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Rachel Flowers, Mary Warm and Belinda Peister (all staff) present with no children in attendance.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Brittany James (security) present with no children in attendance.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Jewell Cockrum (director), Amalia Wendlandt receptionist), Kyle Boehr (PALM), and Melissa Cawthon (office coordinator) present with no children in attendance.
3	13	PRESCHOOL	Joan Williams, Alexandria Availe and Edward Russell (all staff) present with thirteen children age 3-5 years
3	11	PRESCHOOL	Debra Gift, Samantha Golling and Sarah Carlyon (all staff) present with eleven children age 3-5 years
3	11	PRESCHOOL	Addie Cooper, Rochelle Abrought and Alex Whipple (all staff) present with eleven children age 3-5 years
3	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Doretha Camper, Adriane Kirby and Megan Bird (all staff) present with eight children age 2 years

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The annual fire safety inspection was not approved. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Compliance

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

Compliance

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

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

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

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