DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GODDARD SCHOOL LIBERTY MO

002887792

(816) 429-1919

8441 NE SHOAL CREEK VALLEY DR
KANSAS CITY
MO  64157

LINK3 NORTH OPERATIONS LLC



 

KITAHARA, REBECCA ANNE

DLIBERTYMO@GODDARDSCHOOL.COM


CRYSTAL HEISER

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/19/2025

10:30 AM

11:58 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2499895545


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 12/29/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/29/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/03/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/13/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/02/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/03/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/29/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/03/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/03/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/29/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/03/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/03/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/03/2022
POLICIES 12/29/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/29/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/05/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 01/13/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/03/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/16/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/06/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/13/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/13/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/15/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 27
Total Children 111
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Mara Fryer, Jazlynn Jordan and Christina Sanders with seven children under 24-months-old
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Claire Jones and Christina Bishop with five children, 12-to-18-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Emma Wilson and Brooke Sievert with seven children, 6-to-10-months-old
2 15 MIXED caregivers Kelly Dillard and Arianna Jordan-Warfield with fifteen children, eleven 2-years-old, and four 3-years-olds
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises were director Beck Kitahara and staff Becca Bricker, Hannah Wexler, Andrea Lang, Maggie Barger and Mark Manns
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver Jessica Kautter with eight children, 4-to-5-years-old
2 11 PRESCHOOL caregivers Stephanie Kolwyck and Lori Hurla with eleven children, 4-to-5-years-old
2 12 PRESCHOOL caregivers Micaela Talactac & Samantha Center twelve children 3-to-4-years-old
2 19 PRESCHOOL caregivers Darion Hedge and Lynsie Bishop with nineteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
3 13 PRESCHOOL caregivers Tiffany Adkins, Dianna Bullard and Zoe Harrington with thirteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
2 14 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Monique Parker, Ava Roberts with fourteen 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in that diapering mat in room 3 was stained. .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/19/2025
Violation
The walls located in room 5 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, basketball, in garden area was not in good condition as evidenced by leather peeling .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/19/2025
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
Not Observed
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