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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
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Facility Information

NORTHLAND EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

000500256

(816) 420-9005

8630 N OAK TRAFFICWAY
KANSAS CITY
MO  64155

NORTHLAND EARLY EDUCATION CENTER



 

DODD, TAMMY LYNN

TAMMY@NEEC.US

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

172

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/14/2026

10:00 AM

12:21 PM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2519755380


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/05/1992
SAMPLE FORMS 10/05/1992
POLICIES 02/02/1998
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/02/1998
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/02/1998
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/18/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/02/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/02/1998
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/21/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/02/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/22/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/05/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/02/1998
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/05/1992
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/05/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/05/2018
APPLICATION 01/08/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/08/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/18/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/20/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/20/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/20/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/11/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/01/2026




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 33
Total Children 66
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Diana Jesnowski and Caitlin Sanchez with seven children under 24-months-old
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Amy Croghan, Monica Marquez, and Marissa Rangel with eight children under 24-months-old
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Laurie Scott. Daniyah Williams, and Teruwork Woldemarim with five children under 12-months-old
2 9 MIXED caregivers Paige Morlang and Hannah Bartolotta with nine children, one 2-years-old and eight 3-years-old
3 9 MIXED caregivers Dustin Williams, Carol Anselmo, and Sarah Patton with nine children, eight 2-years-old and one 3-years-old
9 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises was director Tammy Dodd and staff Madysen Moore, Shelly Nelson, Rhoda Powers, Nina Torres, Cindy Humbird, Lauren Pitnick, Tyler Lawhorn, and Natasha Lehman
1 4 PRESCHOOL caregiver Charity Shinabarger with four children, 4-to-5-years-old
3 8 PRESCHOOL caregivers Kaylyn Schuerman, Kelcey Copeland, and Patricia Robinson with eight children, 3-years-old
2 3 PRESCHOOL caregivers Robert Tant and Ellita Zacarias with three children, 4-to-5-years-old
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Leilani Randle and Chloe Roberson with eight children, 2-years-old
3 5 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Chloe Johnson, Paula Morrow and Bertha Leyva with five 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 floors located brown room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by section of carpet edging missing.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by excessive brush/weeds growing in garden boxes.
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
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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
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