DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TOMLIN ACADEMY LLC

002457032

(816) 785-7878

9700 HOLMES RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64131-3215

TOMLIN ACADEMY LLC



 

TOMLIN, SHANTELLE

misstomlinacademy@gmail.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

111

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/05/2024

1:10 PM

2:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2467858570


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 03/23/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/20/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/03/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/18/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/10/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/10/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/02/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/02/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/30/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/10/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/25/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/25/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/21/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/10/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/03/2014
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/11/2016
POLICIES 05/17/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/28/2020
APPLICATION 02/11/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/20/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/15/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/20/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/17/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 5
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Carmen Cruz
1 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers. Staff: Judith Hernadez
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Shantelle Tomlin
1 9 PRESCHOOL age range 3 - 5 year olds. 2 children are 3 years old, 6 children are 4 years old and 1 child is 5 years old. Staff: Maria Campo
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Barbara Henderson

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the lining under the mulch was creating a tripping hazard as it was coming up from under the mulch.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/5/2024
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitor closet in the main hallway was unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/5/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by one (1) pack and play had a hole approximately 3 inches by 3 inches in the netting on the side of the pack and plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/5/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Opal Haynes (3) and Shantelle Tomlin (2.5).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Maria Campo and Carmen Cruz
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five (5) children , ages 12 months - 24 months, were cared for by one (1) adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance