DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CANTERBURY ACADEMY AT BRIARCLIFF

002572578

(816) 587-2170

1701 NW PLATTE RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64150-8503

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC



 

WELLS, KIRSTEN VANESSA

DIRECTOR.BRIARCLIFF@CANTERBURYPREPSCHOOL.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

104

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/17/2025

10:45 AM

1:28 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2489204588


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/21/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/17/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/29/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/21/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/29/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/29/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/29/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/29/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/21/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/21/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/21/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/21/2015
POLICIES 02/29/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/29/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/21/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/29/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/29/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 12/21/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/03/2018
APPLICATION 12/06/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/12/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/24/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/05/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/05/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/05/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 17
Total Children 71
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Lynsey Witherspoon and Melissa Hutcherson with eight children under 24-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Nicole Smith and Ashlyn Langhus with eight children; 12-months-old and under
2 13 MIXED caregivers Olivia Shuler and Charli Lyons with thirteen children; three 2-years-old and ten 3-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Kirsten Wells and staff Tiffany Milich, Claire Huber, Mary Toia, and Vianny Sierra with no children
4 29 PRESCHOOL caregivers Gloria Cortez, Liazabeth Quinonez, Saba Alobaidi, and Samantha Anderson with twenty-none children (3-to-5-years-old (on playground)
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Selina Riley and Gabriella Miesner with thirteen children; 2-years-old

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Gregory Iverson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as canceled on Missouri Secretary of State's website.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Pine sol. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/17/2025
Violation
The ceilings located in Africa and Europe was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing and stained tiles.
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
There was evidence of dirt/debris in Asia and Australia (sticky residue on shelves, tables, and cot).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Leticia Solis Escamilla and Maureen Poi did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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: Leticia Solis Escamilla and Savannah King
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Saba Alobaidi, Amethyst Arens, Gloria Cortes, Hailey Humiston, Savannah King, Gabriella Miesner, Olivia Shuler, Leticia Solis Escamilla as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Saba Alobaidi, Amethyst Arens, Gloria Cortes, Hailey Humiston, Savannah King, Gabriella Miesner, Olivia Shuler, Leticia Solis Escamilla.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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