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

05/20/2026

2:45 PM

3:54 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2513722840


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: 2
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 10
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Morghann Bryant and Kyli Fugate
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants Staff: Jessica Holler and Blessing Juardeb
1 9 MIXED 4 & 5 year olds 1 child is 4 years old and 8 children are 5 years old Staff: Elisabeth Wren
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Lisa Dye
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3 year olds Staff: Carllie Smalley
1 5 PRESCHOOL 4 year olds Staff: Natalie Tarpenning
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Casi Betts and Naomi Robertson

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 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 ceiling tiles had water stains on them.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Naomi Robertson 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
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