DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

K.I.D.Z., INC.

003122347

(816) 398-2209

500 POLAR LN
HARRISONVILLE
MO  64701-2538

K.I.D.Z., INC.

905 HENLEY DR
PLEASANT HILL
MO  64080-1982

DIMARCO, MACKENZIE RENEE

KIDZINCLLC@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

SHARLENE WHEATLEY

6 WEEKS - 4 YEARS

52

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/10/2025

1:10 PM

1:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2506383759


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/11/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/19/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/22/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/22/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/22/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/22/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/22/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/22/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/22/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/05/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/22/2025
POLICIES 08/22/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/22/2025
SAMPLE FORMS 08/22/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/22/2025
APPLICATION 05/16/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/11/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/11/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 4
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Megan Brinker with four children, all 1-year-olds
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tara McClinton with four children, 6-months-to-8-months
1 9 MIXED Karen Bridgeforth with nine children, six 2-year-olds and three 3-to-4-year-olds during nap time.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Trinady Powell with no children in office

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by four children were being cared for in an unapproved classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by sleep sac was on side of crib with a sleeping infant.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/10/2025
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: MacKenzie Brown
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Karen Bridforth and MacKenzie Brown as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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