DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COUNT ON ME ACADEMY, LLC

002962996

(816) 478-1988

4747 S HOCKER RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64136-1180

COUNT ON ME ACADEMY, LLC

6020 LONE ELM RD
SHAWNEE
KS  66218-8953

KIRKPATRICK, MARIA

mariak@countonmeacademy.com


RACHEL CATRELL

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

98

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

15 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/01/2026

9:26 AM

10:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2514173000


DocumentDocument-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/02/2026
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/02/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/07/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/20/2026
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/07/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/07/2022
APPLICATION 07/11/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/02/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/17/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/13/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/12/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/12/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/02/2026
POLICIES 11/02/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/02/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/20/2026
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/07/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/02/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/23/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/14/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/14/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/09/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/20/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/02/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/03/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/12/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 10
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Gia Garner with 3 children aged 1 years old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Natalie Sanchez and Kennedy Rowe with 4 children aged 1 years old.
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Paula Schmedding with 8 children aged 4-11 years old.
1 5 MIXED Caregiver Lyric Pleasant with 5 children, 2-3 year olds and 3-2 year olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregiver Mataya Morales and Ismael Martinez with no children in attendance.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Jovanna Lopez with 4 children aged 3-4 years old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Rebecca Goltz with 5 children aged 3 years old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Candace Campbell with 7 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach, toilet cleaner, and a febreeze can. The item(s) was/were located in the staff bathroom that is located in a childrens classroom. If they want to keep those types of items it in the bathroom, the door needs to be locked from the outside so no children can enter. The items were taken out of the bathroom.
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
6/1/2026
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The policy did not prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 3. states: Shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.
Correction Required
The policy shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/1/2026
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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