DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNITED INNER CITY SERVICES

000169437

(816) 994-5400

2008 E 12TH ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64127

UNITED INNER CITY SERVICES



 

HUNT, MERRILL

MERRILL.HUNT@EARLYSTARTKC.ORG

Incorporated

PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

124

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/21/2025

3:55 PM

3:55 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2491652820


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/23/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/21/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/13/2004
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/13/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/13/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/13/2004
POLICIES 02/13/2004
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/13/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/13/2004
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/13/2004
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/13/2004
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/13/2004
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/13/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/13/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/11/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/17/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/22/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/16/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/14/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/16/2025




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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Shirley Agee, Juanita Alder, Alex Basalo, Dejah Boston, Malissa Bourbinam Bonita Conley, Aliyah Cowings, Tye Day, Kameshia Dye, Mary Ellis, Rashona Fantroy, Ashley Garrett, Silvia Giron Zayala, Tkia Hill, Barbara Hill, Shuryce Hill, Delonda Hollis, Merrill Hunt, Vicki Lockett, Arlene Martin, Daisey Matthew, Leah McDaniel, June McDaniel, Norma Monreal, E'Lisa Moses, Erin Neuman, Karla Om'Williams, Julie Peacock, Sharee Robinson, Andrea Scott, LaTonia Taylor, Allisiya Vaughn, Amanda Walker, Andrea Wesley, Le'Onia White, Rodjanan Williams, Destiny Pezantes, Dei"Nea Jones and Elzata Nelson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/21/2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the gate on the fence did not latch in the left corner of the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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Compliance Date
2/28/2025
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Melissa Bourbina, Tkia Hill, Delonda Hollis, Erin Neuman, Karla Om'Williams and Elzata Nelson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

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Compliance Date
4/21/2025
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Dejah Boston (5),Tye Day (5), Kameshia Dye (4)Tkia Hill (3),Delonda Hollis (1)Karla Om'Williams (1), Allisiya Vaughn (7) and Le"onia White (4).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

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Compliance Date
2/28/2025
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Shurece Hill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

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Compliance Date
2/28/2025
Violation
Elzata Nelson did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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Compliance Date
4/8/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Malissa Bourbina.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

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Compliance Date
3/24/2025
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Kameisha Dye's physical didni't have the statement she is physically and mentally able to care for children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
3/24/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shirley Agee (4/21), Bonita Conley (4/21), Ashley Garrett, Silvia Giron Zayala (4/21), Barbara Hill (4/21), Shuryce Hill (4/21), Merrill Hunt, Vicki Lockett (4/21) and Andrea Scott.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Le'Onia White, Rodjanan Williams, Destiny Pezantes, Dei'Nea Jones and Elzata Nelson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

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Compliance Date
4/21/2025
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