DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ABILITY KC

002516076

(816) 756-0780

3101 MAIN ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64111-1921

ABILITY KC



 

COCKRUM, ANITA JEWELL

jewell.cockrum@abilitykc.org

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

12 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/12/2025

8:31 AM

8:31 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2503385682


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/26/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/26/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/26/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/26/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/26/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/26/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/26/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/26/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 01/26/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/26/2015
POLICIES 01/26/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/26/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/20/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/01/2016
APPLICATION 01/13/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/19/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/30/2022
STAFF SHEET 03/29/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/01/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/19/2025




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 annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on November 7, 2025, director Jewell Cockrum, reported that on November 5, 2025, a 2-year-old child had been left alone on the play yard for approximately 15 seconds and that the caregivers responsible for the child were unaware that they had left a child on the play yard. Caregivers from another classroom were exiting the building and observed the child and immediately took the child back to the classroom. The classroom caregivers were re-trained on the name to face attendance policy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/7/2025
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
Not Observed
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