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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
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Facility Information
Date of Report
5/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002125319
Facility Name
LITTLE DAWGS ACADEMY
Facility Address
15106B NATION RD
City
KEARNEY
Zip Code
64060-8114
Phone
(816) 903-3294
County
CLAY
Assigned Specialist
GREER, JOHN
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer conducted an unannounced investigation of the allegation that there are cockroaches in the daycare. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. which states, "The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests." On May 3, 2023, Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer interviewed Owner Chala Flanery, who stated a teacher found a cockroach and cockroach feces about 2-3 weeks ago in the infant room. On May 3, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Ashton McNair, who stated she saw a couple dead cockroaches about a month ago in the corner of the room. On May 3, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Laura Brandhorst, who stated the last time she saw a cockroach in the facility was close to a year ago.
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 2/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
11/20/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA