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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
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Facility Information
Date of Report
3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
DVN
000500256
Facility Name
NORTHLAND EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
Facility Address
8630 N OAK TRAFFICWAY
City
KANSAS CITY
Zip Code
64155
Phone
(816) 420-9005
County
CLAY
Assigned Specialist
MERTZ, CAYLIN
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-600.020 (2) A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider if:
5 CSR 25-600.020 (2)(A) The prospective child care staff member has received notice from the department that the individual is eligible for employment or presence in a child care setting; or
Conclusion Summary
On March 26, 2024 the Office of Childhood received a report alleging "The facility may not have completed the required comprehensive background check on Caregiver Clarissina." After conducting an investigation, Compliance Inspector (CI) Caylin Mertz has found this allegation to be substantiated based on the following evidence and rule violations: 5 CSR 25-600.020(2)(A) which states "A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider if: The prospective child care staff member has received notice from the department that the individual is eligible for employment or presence in a child care setting; or" On March 28, 2024 CI Caylin Mertz conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. CI Mertz did not observe a Comprehensive Background Screening Result for Clarissima Contorno. Executive Director Brea Connett stated Caregiver Clarissima was hired on March 25, 2024. She has been present at the facility doing training or shadowing in classrooms.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
5/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA