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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
3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
DVN
000169446
Facility Name
WILLOW WOODS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
Facility Address
110 ARCHIBALD ST
City
KANSAS CITY
Zip Code
64111-2230
Phone
(816) 753-5540
County
JACKSON
Assigned Specialist
MERTZ, CAYLIN
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
On March 20, 2024 the Office of Childhood received a report alleging "There are mice running around everywhere." After conducting an investigation, Compliance Inspector (CI) Caylin Mertz has found this allegation to be substantiated based on the following evidence and rule violation: 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 March 21, 2024 Compliance Inspector (CI) Caylin Mertz conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. A walkthrough was conducted. Director Wanda Lee indicated she has observed mice off and on in the facility for the last six months. She has seen mice in empty classrooms and the kitchen when the lights are off. She noticed a few roaches in the infant room last month and has seen bugs on the drying racks.
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 shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 5/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA