DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HAND IN HAND CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

001518978

(816) 350-7500

2901 M 291 FRONTAGE RD
INDEPENDENCE
MO  64057

HAND IN HAND CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.



 

DYE, LISA RENEE

lisa@handinhand-daycare.com

Incorporated

PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/24/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2504313634


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/05/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/05/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/05/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/07/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/05/2000
POLICIES 10/05/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/05/2000
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/05/2000
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/29/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/19/2000
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/19/2000
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/14/2014
APPLICATION 10/20/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/18/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/14/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/12/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/13/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/24/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/24/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:15PM   5:15PM   9/28/2010
  7:40AM   8:40AM   9/28/2010



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
Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is in the toddler room observed 4 area rugs and in the infant room 1 small rug.
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/13/2025
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 approximately 6 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
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Compliance Date
11/24/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor play equipment, two swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (F) states: Equipment with moving parts which might pinch or crush children's hands or fingers shall not be used unless the moving parts which pose a threat to children have guards or covers. 'S' hooks shall be pinched together to avoid catching children's skin or clothing.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
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