DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

000176698

(816) 279-6784

5210 MITCHELL AVE
ST JOSEPH
MO  64507

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

PO BOX 4038
ST JOSEPH
MO  64504-0038

GLENN, JENNIFER EILEEN

jglenn@interservstjoe.org

Incorporated

PATRICIA K LUCAS

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

78

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

19 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/29/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2505914086


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/09/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/12/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/11/2000
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/03/1998
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/28/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/25/1978
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/06/1992
POLICIES 01/06/1992
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/06/1992
SAMPLE FORMS 01/06/1992
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/06/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/25/1978
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/06/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/06/1992
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/14/2018
APPLICATION 03/05/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/15/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/24/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/12/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/12/2025




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 floors located in the two's room the hopscotch rug was/were not clean as evidenced by there were several stains on the rug.
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
12/10/2025
Violation
The walls located in the Preschool 1 room by the kitchen area, the block area, and by the classroom door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are several areas where the paint is 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
12/10/2025
Violation
The walls located in the Preschool 2 room under the feelings chart, by the feelings chart, by the sink, in the circle area and in the book area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by very large areas of 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
12/10/2025
Violation
The ceilings located School Age Classroom by the cubbies was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stains .
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
12/10/2025
Violation
The walls located School Age Room by the cubby area and by the sink was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is 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
12/10/2025
Violation
The walls located in the toddlers room by the mat on the corner and by the sink was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was 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
12/10/2025
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

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Compliance Date
12/10/2025
Violation
The facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets and hand wash sinks in the infant/toddler unit as evidenced by two infant/toddler bathrooms are not useable as they are being used as storage and are full..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 1. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty-four (24) children in an infant/toddler unit.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one flush toilet and one adjacent hand wash sink for every 24 children in the infant/toddler unit.

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Compliance Date
12/19/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by shed on the school age playground had 22 nails sticking out, a pallet with rusty nails sticking out, and other large pieces of trash in the corner of the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

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Compliance Date
12/10/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

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Compliance Date
12/10/2025
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured one foot for two cots in Preschool 2 Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

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Compliance Date
12/10/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, play structure, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the platform is cracked in several places and a child could pinch their fingers or trip.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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Compliance Date
12/10/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, three trikes, in preschool playground was unsafe as evidenced by 1 was missing was missing the plastic hand coverings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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Compliance Date
12/10/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by the caregiver in the Two's Room did not wash her hands in between changing the children's diapers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (A) states: Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, before food preparation or serving of food and at other times as needed.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

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Compliance Date
12/10/2025
Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by the caregiver in the Two's Room did not assist the child with washing their hands after changing their diaper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

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Compliance Date
12/10/2025
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