MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC.

Facility DVN
000181824

Phone
(816) 756-3511

Physical Address
3039 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO 64109

Owner
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
MULKEY, MARY E

E-mail Address
marym@operationbreakthrough.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
RACHEL CATRELL

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

Capacity
729

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT

Inspection Information

Date
05/29/2026

Arrival Time
9:44 AM

Departure Time
11:53 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
REINSPECTION

Inspection ID
2514137532

Document	Document-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	10/01/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	02/14/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	02/14/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	05/01/1979
SAMPLE FORMS	02/19/1982
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/04/1993
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	01/01/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	08/29/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	05/24/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE	05/24/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	05/24/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	05/24/2018
POLICIES	05/24/2018
APPLICATION	10/18/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	10/03/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	12/02/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	12/02/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	10/07/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	10/29/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	12/02/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 132

Total Children 324

Staff

Child

Class Age

Note

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Caregivers Andrea Paige and Jamisha Rabon with 3 children all 1 years old.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Caregivers Kimberly Tanskanen, Bonnie Daniels, Davonte McNeal, and Erica Anderson with 6 children aged 11 months-1 years old.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Caregiver Diamond Moore and Ramona Simmons with 5 children aged 1 years old.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Caregivers Sparkle Day and Ron'Nae Porter with 6 children aged 11 months - 1 years old.

MIXED

Caregivers Amina Walker and Gabby Bush with 4 children 1-1 year old and 3-2 year olds.

MIXED

Caregiver Dante Paige with 4 children, 2-2 year olds and 2-3 year olds.

MIXED

Caregiver Jada Reed with 4 children, 1-2 year old and 3-3 year olds.

MIXED

Caregivers Dasharon Johnson, Allyshia Johnson, and Laila Foy with 7 children, 2- 3 year olds and 4- 2 year olds.

NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE

Caregivers Tiffany Adams, Merron Asmelash, Alison Baker, Brigitte Barton, Leatrice Chiney, Lindsay Clarke, Fontella Nelson, Brooke Taylor, Nicole Dabney, Lee Duckett, Joshua Ellison, Lesa Flanagan, Leticia Galindo, Hayley Gimblett, Dixie Glenn, Michelay Green, Whitney Grimes, Robert Gunn, Jennifer Heinemann, Meziyah Herron, Wanda Hudson-Washington, Triva Jackson, Lynette Johnston, Jessica Kibby, Ruby Martin, Deborah McCraney-Jones, Christine Minkler, Mary Mulkey, Luisa Pierce, Sylvia Ramsey, Arica Rife, Keyonna Robinson, Christopher Rogers, Rofisha Sherrils, Patricia Thompson, Willie Wilkins, and Louise Wilson

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Veatrice Smith and Jocelyn Reed with 11 children all 3-4 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Braneshia Smith and Chaneiqua Johnson with 6 children all 3 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Abby Steinhagen, Caroline Lloyd, and Maria Villabolos with 8 children all 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers London Brown, Felicia Rattler, and Aliyah Weston with 12 children aged 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Ramone Ray, Anthony Cook, Caroline Wiggins, and Rakeisha Hattley with 12 children aged 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Melissa Rushing and Etagean ONeil with 10 children aged 3-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregiver Mikayla McNeal with 4 children aged 3 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregiver Kayla Grey. Jalea Kane, and Aime Nzayikorera with 11 children all 3-4 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregiver Relota Hamlet with 3 children aged 3 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Mary Jo Briones and Katrina Morris with 11 children aged 3-4 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregiver Lori Myers, Donya James, Nuhamin Ali, and Evette Stillwell with 8 children aged 4-5 years old.

PRESCHOOL

Caregivers Natalie Christenson, Marvin Edwards, Patricia Crawford and Olivia Petersen with 12 children aged 3-4 years old.

SCHOOL AGE

Caregiver Erika Phillips with 1 child 5 years old.

SCHOOL AGE

Caregivers Brittany Rodgers, Maxine Greer, Jennifer Petty and Anna Sharp with 8 children all 5 years old.

SCHOOL AGE

Caregivers Lily Madden, Imani McClarty, and Leonna McGowan with 12 children in 7-9th grade.

SCHOOL AGE

Caregivers Juniya Bradford, Krystal Schmelig and Emily Lenza with 8 children all 2nd-3rd graders.

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 The facility's outdoor play space is used at the same time by children from the infant/toddler unit and preschool/school-age children as evidenced by 2 classrooms of 3 year olds (10 children) were outdoors on the playground with 1 year olds (5 children) and 2 year olds (13 children). Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (B) 1. states: Outdoor play space for infants and toddlers shall be separate from that used for older children or the same space shall be used at different times. (This rule does not apply to group day care homes with a maximum of four (4) infant/toddlers or to day care centers licensed for a maximum of twenty (20) children, including no more than four (4) infant/toddlers.) Correction Required The facility shall provide separate play space or separate outdoor play times as required. Correction Verification Return Inspection Compliance Date 5/29/2026
Violation The floors located CWC 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by near the middle pillar, there was a floor board broken and missing parts and next to it was more broken floor boards but this section had duct tape over it. Both sections need to be fixed. 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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration. 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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation 1 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date 5/29/2026

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