DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

NORTHLAND EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

000500256

(816) 420-9005

8630 N OAK TRAFFICWAY
KANSAS CITY
MO  64155

NORTHLAND EARLY EDUCATION CENTER



 

LEHMAN, NATASHA RENEE

natasha@neec.us

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

172

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/26/2023

9:30 AM

10:35 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2457510705


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/05/1992
SAMPLE FORMS 10/05/1992
POLICIES 02/02/1998
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/02/1998
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/02/1998
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/18/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/02/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/02/1998
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/21/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/02/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/22/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/05/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/02/1998
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/05/1992
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/05/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/05/2018
APPLICATION 01/08/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/08/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/18/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/18/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/18/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/18/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/28/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/06/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 39
Total Children 93
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Paula Morrow, Ellitta Zacarias and Tammy Dodd with eight children under 18-months-old
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Amy Croghan, Ronnesha Grandberry and Monica Ring with seven children under 24-months-old
3 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Mariah Bobo, Laurie Scott and Nina Harkrider with six children under 18-months-old
3 5 MIXED caregivers Patricia Robinson, Danielle Camerlinck, and Caitlin Sanchez with five children, four under 24-months-old and one 2-years-ol
2 9 MIXED caregivers Lauren Hinkle and Katana Vaughn with nine children, one 3-years-old and eight 2-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Natasha Lehman,, and staff Rhoda Powers, Sheli Nelson, Cindy Humbird, and Dustin Williams with no children
2 2 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE caregivers Kyle Consolver and Madison Hendrickson with two children, 3-years-old
2 9 PRESCHOOL caregivers Cacey Evens and Amy Herring with nine children, 4-to-5-years-old
3 10 PRESCHOOL caregivers Jamie Schwermer, Anna Burger, and Sierra Whiteley with ten children, all 3-years-old
4 12 PRESCHOOL caregivers Amy Herring, Holly Julo, Tara Barnes and Jennifer York with twelve children, all 3-to-4-years-old
3 7 PRESCHOOL caregivers Quincy Tant, Adlen Sandaval and Natalie Day with seven children, all 4-years-old
1 1 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Kate Jamis with one child, 2-years-old
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Gabriel Byers and Paige Moorlang with seen children, all 2-years-old
1 1 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Kayla Horton with one child, 2-years-old
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Jordan Horn and Monica Piper with nine children, all 2-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson;
Correction Required
The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/16/2023
Violation
The address of the board president was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson;
Correction Required
The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/16/2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located in several classrooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/26/2023
Violation
The floors located in Orange, Blue and Silver rooms, gym was/were not clean as evidenced by stained carpets, tape peeling/residue.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Copper room, Silver room, L for L room, cafeteria, and Brown room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chunks missing, chipping paint, and sticky residue (back door).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken siding piece on north preschool playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, shelves and changing table (Green room), table (middle bay), in all rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue/contact paper peeling.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, stepstools , in Brown, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by worn and peeling skid resistant material .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/26/2023
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/26/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, balance toy , in I/T playground was not in good condition as evidenced by foam covering peeling off handles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/26/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, easel , in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by mixing plexi .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/26/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed