DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPECTRUM STATION, LLC

001743760

(816) 459-8000

3250 N AMERISTAR DR
KANSAS CITY
MO  64161-9223

SPECTRUM STATION, LLC



 

REITER, JENIFER R

spectrumstationnorth@gmail.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

335

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

88 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 88 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/07/2025

9:45 AM

12:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2496413851


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/17/2002
SAMPLE FORMS 12/17/2002
POLICIES 12/17/2002
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/02/2002
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/02/2002
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/21/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/21/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/02/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/02/2002
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/17/2002
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/18/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/17/2002
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/21/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/17/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/17/2002
APPLICATION 10/06/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/06/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/06/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/10/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/30/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/08/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/05/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/30/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 37
Total Children 167
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Samantha Shoemaker and Samantha Riker with five children, 5-to-14-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Danielle Echaves and Alexis Oden with six children, 5-to-14-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Drew Buentello and Christina Langston with four children, 7-to-14-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Madison Hart and Madisyn Cota seven children, 12-to-24-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Catherine Boldt with three children under 24-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Jendayah Vaughn and Cierra Stine-Atkinson with seven children under 24-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers La'Raeya Williams-Pierce and Emily Packer with six children under 24-months-old
2 12 MIXED caregivers Janet Lemus-Zacarias and Valerie Marshall with twelve children, eight 2-years-old and four 3-years-old
4 22 MIXED caregivers Jennifer Hansen, Morgan Weatherspoon, Destinee Perkins, and Jenna Harmon with twenty-two children, nineteen 2-years old and three 3-years-old (on playground)
1 14 MIXED caregiver Natalie Sinnett with fourteen children, four 5-years-old, and ten school-age 6-to-7-years-old
7 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises were director Jenifer Reiter, staff Tom Powell, Aspyn Sena, Janice Powell, Lori Lindner, Taylor Ruckel, and Jennifer Phillips
3 19 PRESCHOOL caregivers Amanda Williams, Kylee Beaird, and Michael Sharkey with nineteen children, 4-to-5-years-old
4 35 PRESCHOOL caregivers Shaylise Hannibal, Miranda Adams, Fatima Albor,, Leticcia Hogue with thirty-five children, 3-to-4-years-old (outside)
2 17 PRESCHOOL caregivers Tamara Davis and Julissa Diaz with seventeen children, 3-to-4-years-old
1 10 SCHOOL AGE caregiver Kara Warren with ten school-age children, 7-to-10-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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 no lock on laundry room and break room.
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
7/7/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, lotions Goo-gone, Oban disinfectant, and sunscreens. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinets and drawers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/7/2025
Violation
The floors located in rooms Q, R, and S was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling and edges of carpet torn.
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

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5 inches.
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/7/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tiles separating on infant/toddler playground, creating 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

Violation
The ceilings located in rooms A, B,C, D, I, J, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, W, X was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained, missing, loose ceiling tiles and dusty vents.
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

Violation
The walls located Infant/toddler hallway, rooms F, G, O, P, Q (restroom), S (also, outside back door), and U was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint, wall paper peeling, chunk missing from wall, dirty kick plates.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the room W was obstructed in that furniture was arranged blocking the exits .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, cabinets/shelves/rocking chair, in in room B, I, K, L was not in good condition as evidenced by missing face and sticky residue and dusty, stained.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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