DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, LLC

002384245

(816) 443-2424

636 NW JEFFERSON ST
GRAIN VALLEY
MO  64029

BLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, LLC



 

BURTON, TIFFANY A

TIFFANY@BLSECC.COM


JANA BARTON

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

86

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

38 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/15/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/08/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 01/03/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/25/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/25/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/15/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/15/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/12/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/12/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/14/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/13/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/13/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/11/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/03/2013
POLICIES 01/03/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/03/2013
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/12/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/19/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/19/2018
APPLICATION 10/23/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/08/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/21/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/21/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/04/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/03/2024




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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material presenting a tripping hazard.
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
3/13/2025
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/13/2025
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
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
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