DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE MATTIE RHODES MEMORIAL SOCIETY

003141504

(816) 762-7505

3100 NE 83RD ST STE 1501A
KANSAS CITY
MO  64119-4460

THE MATTIE RHODES MEMORIAL SOCIETY

148 N TOPPING AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64123-1534

SCHULZ-MARKS, SUZAN ELAINE

SSCHULZ-MARKS@MATTIERHODES.ORG


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

166

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

04/14/2026

11:00 AM

12:34 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2511484892


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 12/08/2025
POLICIES 11/19/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/19/2025
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/10/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/10/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/19/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/19/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/08/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/08/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/19/2025
STAFF SHEET 11/19/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/08/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/10/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/09/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/09/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/19/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/19/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/19/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/19/2025
APPLICATION 09/12/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/16/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/16/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 16
Total Children 64
StaffChildClass AgeNote
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Suzee Schulz and staff Noha Shalabi, Andy Carlson, Rachel Morales, Maria Al-Rubaie
2 12 PRESCHOOL caregivers Jasmine Webb and Nada Alfaki with twelve children, 3-to-5-years-old
2 13 PRESCHOOL caregivers Afaf Mohsin and Raja Yousif with thirteen children, 3-to-5-years-old
2 12 PRESCHOOL caregivers Taylor Barthel and Sherri Lee with twelve children, 3-to-5-years-old
2 11 PRESCHOOL caregivers Faheemah Arikabi and Bibiana Meza with eleven children, 3-to-5-years-old
3 16 PRESCHOOL caregivers Hiba Adam, Melissa Edwards, and Karima Ahmed with sixteen children, 3-to-5-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (B) states: Facility owner(s);
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/14/2026
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson;
Correction Required
The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/14/2026
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: caulk, mortar, and construction tools . The item(s) was/were located on the floor in rooms that are being repaired.
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
4/14/2026
Violation
The floors located in room 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by flooring is being replaced due to flooding.
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
The ceilings located in room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.
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
The walls located in rooms 1, 2, and 3 and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboards (being replaced due to flooding).
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
Furniture/equipment, cabinet, in room 7 was not in good condition as evidenced by broken handle.
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
4/14/2026
Violation
Outdoor equipment, large climber, in playground was unsafe as evidenced by exposed caulk due to repairs being made.
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
4/14/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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 Sheri Lee, Essence Woodruff, Lori Hurla, Taylor Barthel, and Hiba Adam 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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Hiba Adam.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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