DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GODDARD SCHOOL LIBERTY MO

002887792

(816) 429-1919

8441 NE SHOAL CREEK VALLEY DR
KANSAS CITY
MO  64157

LINK3 NORTH OPERATIONS LLC



 

KITAHARA, REBECCA ANNE

DLIBERTYMO@GODDARDSCHOOLS.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/18/2026

10:45 AM

12:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2518278731


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 12/29/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/29/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/03/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/13/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/02/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/03/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/29/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/03/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/03/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/29/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/03/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/03/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/03/2022
POLICIES 12/29/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/29/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/05/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 01/13/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/03/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/16/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/20/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/14/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/10/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/14/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/14/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 29
Total Children 124
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Brooke Sibert, Leah Donovan, and Toni Gallen with seven children, 5-to-13-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Leah Donovan and Claire Jones with seven children, 13-to-18-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Christina Sanders and Hannah Wexler with seven children, 18-to-23-months-old
2 13 MIXED caregivers Elizabeth Scott and Mara Detienne with thirteen children, ten 2-years-old and three 3-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises was Maggie Barger, Mark Manns, Andi Lang, Monique Parker, and Samantha Woolridge
3 15 PRESCHOOL caregivers Kelly Dillard, Malia Emery, and Rilee Shelton with fifteen children, 3-years-old
2 15 PRESCHOOL caregivers Jessica Kautter and Tatum Anderson with fifteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
2 14 PRESCHOOL caregivers Lauren Mueller and Lindsay Kirkbride with fourteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
5 33 PRESCHOOL caregivers Becca Bricker, Kara Warren, Rachel Barmore, Samantha Stone, Stephanie Kolwic with thirty-three children, 4-to-5-years-old (gathered in gym for science assembly)
3 13 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Miranda Senter, Arianna Jordan-Warfield and Jazlynn Jordan-Warfield with thirteen 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bathroom in gym had water on the floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/18/2026
Violation
The walls located in rooms 4, 5, 8, 10 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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 that sticky residue present on table in room 6.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/18/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by valve box cover pushed in hole creating tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/18/2026
Violation
The floors located in room four was/were not in good condition as evidenced by curling 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
8/18/2026
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
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
Not Observed
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