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

12/17/2025

12:45 PM

2:37 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2505599697


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 09/18/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/12/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/13/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/13/2025




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 17
Total Children 90
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Naryah Britton and Diamonae Griswold
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Indigo Jones and Ileyah Jones
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants Staff: Alexus Baskin and Jervonne Brown
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants Staff: Anita Parker
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Mary McClenton
2 20 MIXED age range 3 - 5 year olds 4 children are 5 years old 6 children are 3 years old 10 children are 4 years old Staff: Amya Smith and Da'Ron Brown
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Tonya Brown Administrative Assistant: Lauren Brown
1 8 PRESCHOOL 3 year olds Staff: Rickyta Smith
1 10 PRESCHOOL 3 and 4 year olds Staff: Asriel Brown
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Tamicka McClenton and Arenice Singleton
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS STaff: Melissa Dunlap

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 7 tubes of diaper ointments and 1 bottle of teething medication. The item(s) was/were located in children basket under the changing tables accessible to children in the toddler classrooms .
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
12/17/2025
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 4 inches between the gate and fence on the middle playground.
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
12/17/2025
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. states: A parent or guardian exemption, by which a child shall be exempted from immunization requirements if one (1) parent or guardian files a written objection to immunization with the day care administrator. Exemptions shall be accepted by the day care administrator when the necessary information as determined by the department is filed with the day care administrator by the parent or guardian. Exemption forms shall be provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185).
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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