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

07/13/2026

10:52 AM

11:13 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

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




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 8
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises was staff noha Shalabi, Melissa Anderson, Christina Parretta, Andy Carlson, Alondra Hernandez, and director Suzee Shulz arrived at 11:05am.
2 6 PRESCHOOL caregivers Morgan Jenkins and Alejandra Gordillo with six children, 3-to-5-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on break room door broken.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
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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
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Compliance Date
6/10/2026
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
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Compliance Date
6/10/2026
Violation
The floors located room 2 & 3 was/were not clean as evidenced by mildew/water damaged area rugs (mildew smell throughout classroom) pieces of sheet rock present.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located room 2 and bathroom between rooms 3 & 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole cut into wall to repair damage due to plumbing issue/flooding and loose baseboard.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tiles due to plumbing issue/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
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Compliance Date

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
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Compliance Date
6/10/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sheri Lee(7/13/2026), Essence Woodruff(7/13/2026), Lori Hurla (7/13/2026),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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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
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Compliance Date
4/16/2026
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed