DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

000539448

(816) 235-2601

1012 E 52ND ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64110-2501

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

227 UNIVERSITY HALL
COLUMBIA
MO  65211-3020

PRENDERGAST, POLLY

PRENDERGASTP@UMKC.EDU

Incorporated

PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

109

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

05/01/2025

9:30 AM

11:53 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2492454088


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/06/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 10/06/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/06/1997
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/06/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/06/1997
POLICIES 10/06/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/24/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/18/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/18/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/06/2003
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/25/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/22/2018
APPLICATION 07/02/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/02/2019
STAFF SHEET 09/04/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/10/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/17/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/23/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/24/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 21
Total Children 90
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Trolley Room 7 children are 2 years old and 1 child is 1 years old. Staff: Mackenzie Doss and Mariah Peel
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Fountain Room Toddlers Staff: Rayna Rucker and Amanda Clay
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS River Room Staff: Shayla Kellopp, Maeve Lenox and Sniggy Chandaluri
2 16 MIXED Zoo Room 4 and 5 year olds 5 children are 4 years old and 11 children are 5 years old Staff: Asia Brockmon and Kasey Brown
2 16 MIXED Royal Room 4 and 5 year olds. 7 children are 4 years old and 9 children are 5 years old. Staff: Anna Gordon and Lauren Ragan
2 13 MIXED Westport 2 and 3 year olds 11 children are 3 years old and 3 children are 2 years old Staff: Layne Viets and Lindsay Geller
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Polly Prendergast Office Support: Monica Houston and Susan Myers Chef: DeWayna Acklin
2 16 PRESCHOOL Plaza Room 3 and 4 year olds 12 children are 3 years old and 4 children are 4 years old. Staff: Karen Hutchinson and Mallory Fulson
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Roo Room Staff: Meghna Bonthu and Alyse Destin

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 walls located in the Westport Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Miriam Anderson.
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Samyuktha Vankadari 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Lindsay Geller as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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: Lindsay Geller.
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Requirements for children's records were not met as evidenced by a child's record was not kept confidential - specifically children allergies and medication sheets were posted on the classroom walls available for unauthorized access .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (9) states: All records of children shall be confidential, protected from unauthorized examination, and available to the parent(s) upon request.
Correction Required
Children's records shall be confidential and available to parents upon request.

Correction Verification
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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