DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEPHEN'S HOUSE

001612517

(816) 741-5056

5755 N NORTHWOOD RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151

LOS NINOS III, INC.



 

CALKINS, KATELYN NICOLE

OSUBALLGIRL12@ATT.NET

Incorporated

KATIE DANAE EDDINS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/03/2026

4:25 PM

5:45 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2519416925


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/14/2001
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/14/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/28/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/14/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/14/2001
POLICIES 09/14/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/19/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/22/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/14/2001
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/30/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/30/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/10/2001
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/17/2017
APPLICATION 06/26/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/09/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/19/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/23/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/23/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/16/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/16/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 12
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Grace Murguia and Arionna Bustamante were present with five 1 year olds.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver: Isabel Arellano was present four 1 year olds.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Cassie Glass and Brody Washam were present with six children under 12 months old.
1 5 MIXED Caregiver: Sadia Warsane was present with three 2 year olds and two 3 year olds.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers: Elliot Dickson, Delany Ward and Katelyn Calkins were present with no children in attendance.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Marsiann Ruta was present with nine 3 year olds.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Madison Rasnic was present with five 4-5 year olds.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Annie Alford was present with six 3-4 year olds.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver: Nicole Hansen was present with six 2 year olds.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jessica Williams, Ethan Smith, Patricia Sierra, Linda Reets, Mary Hurd and Katelyn Calkins within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located by the orange bathroom downstairs was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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
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Compliance Date

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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/3/2026
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the fence was pulling away from the ground which resulted in sharp edges and risk of entrapment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/3/2026
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.
Correction Required
The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Karyrouse Ruta needs 0.25 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Tiffanie Zimbelman, Ainsely Alford, Brody Washam and Kathryn Bruce-Reeves.
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
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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