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



 

DODD, TAMMY LYNN

TAMMY@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

08/12/2025

1:45 PM

3:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498467565


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 01/08/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/08/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/08/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/04/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/16/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 36
Total Children 90
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Nina Harkrider and Laurie Scott with six children, under 12-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Caitlyn Sanchez and Grace Orollo with eight children under 24-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Monica Marquez and Amy Croghan with four children under 24-months-old
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Patricia Morrow, Tervwork Woldermariam, Stephanie Whaley with five children under 24-months-old
14 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises were director Tammy Dodd, and staff Kaylyn Schuerman, Marissa Rangel, Ellitta Zacarias, Barbara McKeown, Bertha Leyva, Tara Barnes, Rosemary Lynch, Cindy Humbird, Sheli Nelson, Natasha Lehman, Robert Tant, Bree Connett, Mary Shurtz
3 7 PRESCHOOL 3 caregivers Charity Shinabarger, Tyler Lawhorn, and Baylee Riddle with seven children, 4-to-5-years-old
1 9 PRESCHOOL Alyssa Stewart with nine children, 4-years-old
2 14 PRESCHOOL caregiver Virginia Davis and Patricia Robinson with fourteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
2 14 PRESCHOOL caregivers Hanna Bartolotta and Olivia Bowman with fourteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
2 8 SCHOOL AGE caregivers Rachel Pireda and Dustin Williams with eight school-age children, 5-to-9-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Kayla Horton with seven children, 2-years-old
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Katina Vaughn and Viridiana Bawcom with eight children, all 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
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 teal room and middle bay-cafe was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained and holes.
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 that sticky/paper residue on shelf in pink room and refrigerator in play cafe.
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

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that broken fence board.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in cafe was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky and food on floor in closet.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, shelf , in teal room was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, swing , in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.
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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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