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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
Facility Information
Date of Report
4/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002594170
Facility Name
RISING SUN LEARNING CENTER
Facility Address
1170 W 103RD ST
City
KANSAS CITY
Zip Code
64114-4511
Phone
(816) 997-9030
County
JACKSON
Assigned Specialist
GREER, JOHN
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(I) All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer conducted an unannounced investigation of the allegation that a child walked off the little playground and handed me a dismantled vape pen. I've told admin and nothing was done about it. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(I) which states, "All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children." On April 12, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Director Jessica Tran who stated a teacher came to her and said they found a vape pen on the playground. She cannot recall which teacher said that. On April 12, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Francis Hutchinson who stated she heard a vape pen was found on the playground. On April 12, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Regina Parker who stated Child A (2 years old) found a vape pen on the playground. It was her vape pen and it fell out of the top of her shirt. Child A grabbed the vape pen before she could pick it up. On April 12, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Samantha Birdsong who stated Child A, who found the vape pen, is her son. It occurred on the afternoon of March 2, 2023. Caregivers Regina Parker and I'munique Moody were outside with their class. Caregiver Parker came and told her that Child A found her vape pen on the playground.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda(s) shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 8/8/2023 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
8/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA