DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

RISING SUN LEARNING CENTER

002594170

(816) 997-9030

1170 W 103RD ST
KANSAS CITY
MO  64114-4511

HUFFMAN FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC



 

SIMMONS, REKESHIA M

owner@risingsunkc.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

147

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/10/2026

12:05 PM

2:50 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2517813631


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/2016
POLICIES 06/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/22/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/22/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/22/2016
STAFF SHEET 08/19/2020
APPLICATION 05/20/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/12/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/10/2026
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/17/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/29/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/16/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/06/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/10/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 54
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants Staff: Tawanna Reeder and Ramonda Howard
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Rachel Toomer and Ty Cook
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Forest Room Toddlers Staff: Zaniyah Hanzalah and Tiauna Gwinn
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Rekeshia Simmons Chef: Bailey Davis Floaters: AJ McDonald and Sha'Shawanda Lewis
1 6 PRESCHOOL 4 year olds Staff: Milly (Gardenia) Uriostequi
2 10 PRESCHOOL 3 year olds Staff: Helena Medeiros and Chyrelle Laury
2 13 SCHOOL AGE age range 5 years through 11 years 2 children are 5 years old, 4 children are 6 years old, 4 children are 7 years old, 1 child is 8 years old, 1 child is 9 years old and 1 child is 11 years old. Staff: Shyria Darrington and Janelle Matthews
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Zaniyah Payne and Janiya Carpenter

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 bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/10/2026
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the storage closet, laundry room and the janitorial/maintenance closets were shut and locked however the keys were left in the door locks.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/10/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, 3 bikes and 1 push cart, in the approved outside playground space was not in good condition as evidenced by the bikes had missing pedals, handle bar handles were missing and 1 had a loose bolt. The push cart had 2 tires that were broken. .
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/10/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Chyrelle Laury.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Background screening information was not kept confidential for Chyrelle Laury.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be kept confidential.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 toddler teacher did not wash her hands after diaper changing a toddler.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a child's hands in the toddler room were not washed with soap & water after diaper changing..
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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/10/2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Chyrelle Laury.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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