DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TOMLIN ACADEMY LLC

002457032

(816) 785-7878

9700 HOLMES RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64131-3215

TOMLIN ACADEMY LLC



 

TOMLIN, SHANTELLE

misstomlinacademy@gmail.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

111

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

04/22/2026

9:21 AM

10:53 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2512083888


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/02/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/02/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/30/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/25/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/25/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/03/2014
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/11/2016
POLICIES 05/17/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/28/2020
APPLICATION 02/11/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/23/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/10/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/10/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/18/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/10/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/10/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/21/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/13/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/27/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/20/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/31/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/31/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/31/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/12/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 9
Total Children 48
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS age range 5 months - 12 months Staff: Diana Largaespada and Jasmine Brooks
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Zachy Pena Moya and Thalit Lopez
1 10 MIXED age range 3 - 6 years old 2 children are 3 years old, 7 children are 4 years old and 1 child is 6 years old Staff: Brandie Stevenson
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Shantelle Tomlin
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3 year olds Staff: Anisa Copeland
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Lydia Maldonado
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Dwayne Ellis

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
The floors located between the prek classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the tile on the floor between the classrooms was crumbling with exposed concrete on the door area.
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
4/22/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/22/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located up against a wall in the 2 year old classroom with staff back to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/22/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Thalit Lopez .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Thalit Lopez and Anisa Copeland 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

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2. states: The diapering table shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/22/2026
Violation
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash his/her hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6. states: Caregivers changing diapers shall wash their hands with soap and running water each time after changing a child's diaper.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/22/2026
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by breakfast was waffles and milk. Breakfast didn't include a fruit. The director took applesauce to the classrooms for breakfast once this was pointed out.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/22/2026
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