Kansas City · Childcare
Northland Preschool
- Licensed for 60 children.
- Run by the person who holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since May 2024.
Licensing inspections
Aug 21, 20261 citation
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
May 18, 20264 citations
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Jul 28, 20259 citations
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The walls located in threes and fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on corner of wall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
5 more from this inspection
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by acknowledgement was not signed.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“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 A.C. and M.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
May 12, 202512 citations
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The walls located in threes and fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on corner of wall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
8 more from this inspection
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in PreK room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by acknowledgement was not signed.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“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 A.C. and M.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
May 24, 20242 citations
“The walls located in front room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for T.G. and D.Y.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
May 9, 20245 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Tacky glue, lotion, hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinets and drawers.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The walls located in front room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
1 more from this inspection
“Criminal background check results were not on file for T.G. and D.Y.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 21, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 24, 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.
Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · August 21, 2026
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due June 24, 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.
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.
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 A.C. and M.C.
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.
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 A.C. and M.C.
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.
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.
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.
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A day here
- Meals
- Parents take turns as classroom snack helper providing snack for the class; peanut-free facility due to a severe allergy
- Diapers
- Parents supply pull-ups/diapers and wipes
- Updates for parents
- Uses the Brightwheel app for payment and daily check-in/check-out
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Keep child home with fever of 100.3+ or listed symptoms; must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning
Details
- Website
- northlandpreschool.com
- Address
- 4800 NW 88th St
- License
- 002426011, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Diapers, Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 northlandpreschool.com
Policies
- When a child is sick — Checked July 2026 northlandpreschool.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 northlandpreschool.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx