Kansas City · Licensed center
Tomlin Academy LLC
A center in Kansas City, licensed for 111 children. The state cited something at 13 of 13 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Eight staff are named on their site, with no start years given.
What it costs
Not published
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 13 of 13 cited something
Across Kansas City-area centers, the state cites something at about 8 in 9 routine visits (2,101 visits).
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
- April 27, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was April 27, 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.
Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 27, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due April 27, 2026
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: T.L. .
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due April 27, 2026
Thalit Lopez and Anisa Copeland did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 22, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 22, 2026
The floors located between the prek classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the tile on the floor between the classrooms was crumbling with exposed concrete on the door area.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 22, 2026
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 22, 2026
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located up against a wall in the 2 year old classroom with staff back to children.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: T.L. .
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Thalit Lopez and Anisa Copeland did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (E) 2. · Child Care Program · Correction due April 22, 2026
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (E) 6. · Child Care Program · Correction due April 22, 2026
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash his/her hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Required correction: Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due April 22, 2026
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by breakfast was waffles and milk. Breakfast didn't include a fruit. The director took applesauce to the classrooms for breakfast once this was pointed out.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 13, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 13, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 12, 2025
The floors located Room S105 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the carpet strip was missing in the door jam.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 8, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located Room S105 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the carpet strip was missing in the door jam.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due October 8, 2025
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
May 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 16, 2025
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the table tops in the 2 & 3 year old room and the front of the cabinets in the 4 and 5 year old room had sticky tape residue with dirt observed on it.
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (2) (B) · General Requirements · Correction due May 7, 2025
Prospective child care staff member(s), Liliana Martinez, had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.
Required correction: All prospective child care staff member(s) who have a temporary eligible letter shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result.
Apr 2025 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED
Complaint · April 24, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(D)3.
Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger,diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(E)4.
Diapers and wet clothing shall be changed promptly.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 16, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 16, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the storage closet with cleaning supplies was not locked in the hallway.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the table tops in the 2 & 3 year old room and the front of the cabinets in the 4 and 5 year old room had sticky tape residue with dirt observed on it.
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (2) (B) · General Requirements
Prospective child care staff member(s), Liliana Martinez, had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.
Required correction: All prospective child care staff member(s) who have a temporary eligible letter shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result.
Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · October 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due October 9, 2024
Larenda Martin did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 9, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the utility closet in the hallway was not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 9, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 tube Destin diaper ointment and 1 spray bottle of glass cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the 2/3 year old room on a shelf in the bathroom and on the counter next to the sink in the 3 year old room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Larenda Martin did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 18, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due July 18, 2024
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.C. and C.C.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due July 18, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H. and D.F.
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.
Apr 2024 Reinspection visit 4 findings
Reinspection visit · April 15, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due April 12, 2024
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: O.H. (3) and Shantelle Tomlin (2.5).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.C. and C.C.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due April 15, 2024
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five (5) children , ages 12 months - 24 months, were cared for by one (1) adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H. and D.F.
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.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 5, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 5, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitor closet in the main hallway was unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 5, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the lining under the mulch was creating a tripping hazard as it was coming up from under the mulch.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G · Correction due April 5, 2024
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by one (1) pack and play had a hole approximately 3 inches by 3 inches in the netting on the side of the pack and plan.
Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: O.H. (3) and Shantelle Tomlin (2.5).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.C. and C.C.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five (5) children , ages 12 months - 24 months, were cared for by one (1) adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Oct 2023 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 31, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due October 27, 2023
Wanda Matthews and Opal Haynes did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due October 25, 2023
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Shantelle Tomlin (10.5)(As of 10/23/23 needs 30 minutes only).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 23, 2023
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.H. and B.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due October 23, 2023
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: J.H.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 23, 2023
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were greater than 30 days.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 23, 2023
One (1) child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 23, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Shantelle Tomlin (10.5)(As of 10/23/23 needs 30 minutes only).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Wanda Matthews and Opal Haynes did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were greater than 30 days.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: J.H.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.H. and B.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports
One (1) child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 785-7878
- Website
- tomlinacademy.net
- Address
- 9700 Holmes Rd
- License
- 002457032, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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Who cares for your child
- Staff — tomlinacademy.net
State record
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 · tomlinacademy.net
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov