DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BROWN'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL

000537575

(816) 561-2809

4328 JACKSON AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64130-2129

BROWN, TONYA



 

BROWN, TONYA

tpbanddfb@sbcglobal.net


PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

133

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

35 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/04/2025

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2497950375


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/14/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/16/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/14/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/27/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 12/14/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/11/2022
APPLICATION 11/18/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/14/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/14/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/14/2022
STAFF SHEET 12/14/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/27/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/21/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/28/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/16/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/16/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/14/2022
POLICIES 12/14/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/14/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/14/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/14/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/05/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/30/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/31/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/31/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/12/2024




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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the following doors were not locked: kitchen corrected on site), electrical closet (corrected on site), mechanical closet (corrected on site) and the water shut off closet.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/21/2025
Violation
Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is large area rugs were observed in the toddler classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required.

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Compliance Date
7/20/2025
Violation
The ceilings located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling was observed.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/20/2025
Violation
The floors located in the 3 year old room, 2 year old room, 3 year old room, and toddler classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt stains were observed on the carpet and area rugs.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/20/2025
Violation
The walls located 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint exposing dry wall were observed.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/20/2025
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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Compliance Date
7/21/2025
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 the width of 1 wood board which is approximately 6- 8 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.

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Compliance Date
7/21/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Diaamonae Griswold, who was hired on June 25, 2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

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Compliance Date
7/31/2025
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Amaya Smith, Chante (Ileyah) Jones, Markianna Franklin, Prayon Holland, Rickyta Smith, Diamonae Griswold, Dominique Bradley, Tremonica Mitchell, Fatimath Jones and Jervonne Brown.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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Compliance Date
8/1/2025
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Tamika McClenton (5.5), Asriel Brown (9.5), Antwoine Brown (4) and Tonya Brown (5.25).
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.

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Compliance Date
8/4/2025
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Asriel Brown .
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
7/28/2025
Violation
Amaya Smith, Rickyta Smith, Tremonica Mitchell and Fatimath Jones 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
7/31/2025
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Chante (Ileyah) Jones, Markianna Franklin, Prayon Holland, Dominque Bradley, Fatimath Jones, Daimonae Griswold and Jervonne Brown.
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
8/1/2025
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