DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CAMERON HEAD START

002779033

(816) 233-8281

1015 W 4TH ST
CAMERON
MO  64429

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF GREATER ST. JOSEPH

817 MONTEREY ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64503-3611

KIGER, RICKY MARIAH

APHILLIPS@CAPSTJOE.ORG

Incorporated

PATRICIA K LUCAS

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

56

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/05/2026

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2504463782


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 10/24/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/24/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/24/2019
APPLICATION 05/24/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/11/2019
POLICIES 05/24/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/24/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/24/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/24/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/24/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/24/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/24/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/24/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/24/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/29/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/29/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/29/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/23/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/23/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/23/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/29/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/17/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/04/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/16/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/22/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/22/2024




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
The ceilings located in the preschool room near the air vent 1 ceiling tile was/were not in good condition as evidenced by was stained .
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
12/9/2025
Violation
The walls located in the indoor infant play area on the wall where the push to exit button for the inside door is located. was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping .
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
12/9/2025
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
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a tour of the facility for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 1. states: A tour of the facility, indoors and outdoors.
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a tour of the facility, both indoors and outdoors.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the licensing rules for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. A. states: Licensing rules;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the licensing rules.

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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the facility’s license and its limitations for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. B. states: The facility’s license and its limitations, if any;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the license and its limitations.

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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the child care practices or procedures for medication administration, child illness, or discipline and guidance for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. C. states: The facility’s written child care practices, including procedures for medication administration, child illness, discipline, and guidance policies;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the facility policies and procedures.

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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the daily schedule for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. D. states: The daily schedule;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the daily schedule.

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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of assigned duties and responsibilities for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. E. states: The assigned duties and responsibilities of staff;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the assigned duties and responsibilities.

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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the names, ages, special health needs, nutritional needs, or developmental needs of the children for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. F. states: The names and ages of the children for whom the staff member will be responsible, including any special health, nutritional or developmental needs;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the child information and needs.

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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the location of children’s records for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. G. states: The location of children’s records;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the location of children's records.

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Compliance Date
12/9/2025
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of Maranda Chubick , the staff listed need the following information: 12 clock hours for calendar year 2024. .
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
12/9/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/5/2026
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
1/5/2026
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