Kansas City · Childcare

Northland Preschool

A provider in Kansas City, licensed for 60 children.

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

Not published

What it costs

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What the state has found

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From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
May 18, 2026
On file
5 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was May 18, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious
Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.

May 2026 Annual visit 4 findings

Annual visit · May 18, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 18, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diluted bleach. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet in the 2 year old room.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of ongoing construction with large rocks and other debris.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 18, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: disinfectant spray and room spray . The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet in the 4 year old room.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due April 1, 2026

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Supplemental visit 9 findings

Supplemental visit · July 28, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due June 5, 2025

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for K.M. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 9, 2025

The walls located in threes and fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on corner of wall.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due June 5, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of windows on building have peeling window tint.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due June 5, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 · Correction due June 5, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by the acknowledgement was not signed by the parent.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 · Correction due June 5, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by acknowledgement was not signed.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due June 5, 2025

The facility is operated by a religious organization that recieves federal funds for providing child care and criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Amber Cato and Mindy Craig.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due June 4, 2025

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

May 2025 Annual visit 12 findings

Annual visit · May 12, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for K.M. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 12, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors and screwdriver. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer in the Threes and Fours room.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1

The walls located in threes and fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on corner of wall.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of windows on building have peeling window tint.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 12, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in PreK room.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 12, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Dawn soap. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table in the twos and threes room.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 12, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by the acknowledgement was not signed by the parent.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by acknowledgement was not signed.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

The facility is operated by a religious organization that recieves federal funds for providing child care and criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Amber Cato and Mindy Craig.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 24, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 23, 2024

The walls located in front room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due May 15, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for T.G. and D.Y.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

May 2024 Annual visit 5 findings

Annual visit · May 9, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 9, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Tacky glue, lotion, hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinets and drawers.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1

The walls located in front room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 9, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Two child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 9, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Three child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for T.G. and D.Y.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Parents take turns as classroom snack helper providing snack for the class; peanut-free facility due to a severe allergy

Details

Phone
(816) 916-7711
Address
4800 NW 88th St
License
002426011, active
Ownership
For-profit

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