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

03/19/2026

9:30 AM

12:07 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2510039258


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/21/2015
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
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/17/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/19/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/09/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/12/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/17/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/09/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 10
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 82
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Melissa Hutcherson and Laizbeth Quinonez with sven children under 24-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Joyce Baughman and Julie McCormick with six children 12-months-old and under
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Lynsey Witherspoon and Mary Toia with eight children under 24-months-old
2 15 MIXED caregivers Iimari Olsson Abigail Clifton with fifteen children, two 2-years-old and twelve 3-years-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Kirsten Wells, Tiffany Milich, and Julie Appleton with no children
2 16 PRESCHOOL caregivers Emma Moburg and Sierra Bennet with with sixteen children, 4-to-5-years-old
2 14 PRESCHOOL caregiver Amathyst Arnes and Jennifer Rice with fourteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Cinnamon Fleming and Raunyai Bowren with sixteen 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 annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Samantha Anderson, Louie Leigh-Ellen, Gregory Iverson, Kristen Thomaston 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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located in Asia & Australia 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

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky residue on shelves in South America and Europe.
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 requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in Australia & Africa was/were not clean as evidenced by tape peeling off floor and soiled area rug.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/19/2026
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by play loveseat cover soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/19/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Madison Clifton, Sifon Gemechu, Brynlee Tucker
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

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Samantha Anderson-needs .75 hrs, Julie Appleton-needs-6 hours, Raunyai Bowren-needs 8.75 hrs., Sifan Gemechu-needs 1.5 hrs, Claire Huber-needs-8 hrs, Melissa Hutcherson-needs-6.5 hrs., Ashlyn Langhus-needs-1 hr., Tiffany Milich-needs 6.5hrs., Emma Moburg-needs-3.5 hrs., Laizbeth Quinonez-needs 7.5 hrs., Jennifer Rice-needs-8 hrs., Nicole Smith-needs-3.75 hrs., Leticia Solis-needs-9 hrs., Mary Toia-needs-5.25 hrs., Brynlee Tucker-needs-2.5 hrs., Kirsten Wells-needs-7.5 hrs., Lynsey Witherspoon-needs-6 hrs..
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

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 Eternity Arens, Joyce Baughman, Sierra Bennett, Abigail Clifton, Madison Clifton, Sifan Gemechu, Emma Moburg, Brynlee Tucker 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: Eternity Arens, Joyce Baughman, Sierra Bennett, Madison Clifton, Cinnamon Fleming, Julie McCormick Brynlee Tucker.
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