DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS LEARNING CENTER LLC

002743928

(816) 214-5901

2603 E 28TH ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64128-1106

PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

NASH, STEPHANIE LATRICE

PRESCHOOLARTSKC@GMAIL.COM


JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

32

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/11/2025

12:25 PM

1:19 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2491021734


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/02/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/02/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/02/2018
POLICIES 11/02/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/02/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/02/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/02/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/22/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/02/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/02/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/02/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/15/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 11/02/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/03/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/02/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/15/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/05/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/05/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/12/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/21/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/26/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/07/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   4:00PM   4/26/2019
  7:00AM   8:00AM   4/26/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 3
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 12-14 months with Rhonda Elliott
1 10 MIXED ages 2 and 3 ( five 2s) with Michelle Robertson
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Coreena Carter, Designated in Charge

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the latch to the kitchen door was not secured.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/11/2025
Violation
The floors located throughout the facility was/were not clean as evidenced by many areas with dirty spots.
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
4/11/2025
Violation
The walls located in the 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.
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
4/11/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash observed on playground (styrofoam cups, spoon, water bottle).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/11/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by gate has a broken slat with a pointy sharp end and splintering wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by EPP was not available in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by very few pieces of children's equipment/toys observed in the center. Stephanie Nash said she has been moving items out of the building in preparation for vacating the building within the next 30 days.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 1. states: Children twenty-four (24) months of age and older shall have an ample variety of age-appropriate toys, books, creative materials and activities which provide fun, stimulation, development and opportunities for individual choices.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide age-appropriate equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/11/2025
Violation
The facility had an insufficient amount of equipment and materials. The facility need an additional all categories of equipment and material were sparse. Very few pieces of children's equipment/toys observed in the center. Stephanie Nash said she has been moving items out of the building in preparation for vacating the building within the next 30 days items.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. . states: A minimum of forty (40) approved items shall be required for every ten (10) children in the licensed capacity of the facility. The forty (40) items shall include at least four (4) items from each of the following categories:
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/11/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the bye bye buggy, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken front wheel.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Edna Brown needs 12 hours (no longer here), Rhonda Elliott needs 12 hours ( no longer employed), Tiomba Fleming needs 10 hours (no longer employed), Lakeisha Iverson needs 12 hours ( no longer employed), Jaylon Jones needs 12 hours, Charles Jones needs 12 hours (no longer employed), Gloria Mosley needs 8 hours (compliant 1/15/25), Stephanie Nash needs 9.75 hours (compliant 1/15/25), Michelle Robertson needs 12 hours (no longer employed), Jasmine Williams needs7 hours (no longer employed).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/1/2025
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