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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
4/12/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002892802
Facility Name
CHILD PRODIGY CHILDREN'S CENTER NORTH
Facility Address
1200 NE WINDSOR DR
City
LEES SUMMIT
Zip Code
64086-5594
Phone
(816) 524-9500
County
JACKSON
Assigned Specialist
GREER, JOHN
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(B) Child care personnel shall cooperate with the department.
5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2) years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer conducted an unannounced investigation of the allegation that Parent A (Parent of Child A) was concerned the facility may be out of ratio. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) which states, "Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2) years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;" On April 18, 2023, CI Greer conducted an unannounced walkthrough of the facility and observed Caregiver Dani Holst was present with five children, 4 months old to 6 months old. On April 18, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Director Staci Craigmile who stated Caregiver Dani Holst was out of ratio because Caregiver McKayla Morris had just been thrown up on by a child. Instead of calling for assistance Caregiver Morris passed the child over the half wall to Caregiver Holst while she changed her shirt. AND 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(B) which states, "Child care personnel shall cooperate with the department." On April 20, 2023, CI Greer attempted to gain a copy of staff and child attendance records from Director Staci Craigmile. The records were never received. On April 27, 2023, CI Greer attempted to gain a copy of staff and child attendance records from Director Staci Craigmile. The records were never received. On May 5, 2023, CI Greer attempted to gain a copy of staff and child attendance records from Director Staci Craigmile. The records were never received.
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 violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 12/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
11/27/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA