Grain Valley · Licensed center

AA Academy LLC

A play-based center in Grain Valley, licensed for 31 children. Care for an infant is $1,342 a month. The state cited something at 9 of 10 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).

How they teach

Play-based

“These activities include play-based learning, sensory play, and gross and fine motor development.”In their words. aaacademygv.com, July 2026

One of 30 Kansas City-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 63 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

One adult for every four infants

Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.

One adult for every four to seven toddlers. Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.

One adult for every eight preschoolers. Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.

Aleyna Batson (Co-owner and Co-director), 13 years in early childhood. One other staff is named on their site, with no start year given.

What it costs

$1,342 a month for an infant

Infant$1,342
Preschool$1,126

Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say whether these are full-time prices.

Prices from their website, July 2026.

What the state has found

Routine visits: 9 of 10 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.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
April 8, 2026
On file
10 visits since May 2024 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was April 8, 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 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · April 8, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due April 8, 2026

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: A.B. (2nd page missing of TB Risk Assessment).

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · April 7, 2026

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: A.B. (2nd page missing of TB Risk Assessment).

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · November 25, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 25, 2025

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · September 4, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 11, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 10, 2025

The floors located in the 2s was/were not clean as evidenced by one rug had dirt spot on it.

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

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due April 4, 2025

The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by parents provided food for some children instead of provider providing food. .

Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due April 4, 2025

One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.

Required correction: Milk shall be served as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 3, 2025

1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 2, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in the 2s was/were not clean as evidenced by one rug had dirt spot on it.

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) 2. D. · Correction due April 2, 2025

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service

The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by parents provided food for some children instead of provider providing food. .

Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E) · Nutrition and Food Service

One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.

Required correction: Milk shall be served as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 2, 2025

3 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 23, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 23, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material observed posing tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 23, 2024

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 23, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.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.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Post licensing visit 4 findings

Post licensing visit · August 2, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material observed posing tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 2, 2024

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlets were missing covers.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.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.

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

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance verification visit 9 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 24, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.042 (5) · Licensing Process · Correction due May 9, 2024

The fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L) · Licensing Process · Correction due May 9, 2024

The facility had no evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with local building and zoning.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 9, 2024

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the outdoor play area was not fenced.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 10, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by preschool playground on the south side has poor drainage with standing water.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 9, 2024

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the fence on the north side of the playground needs additional barriers to prevent cars from accidentally entering the playground. The fence on the southeast side needs additional barriers to prevent cars from accidentally entering the playground.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due May 9, 2024

Jenna Geib (no longer employed at this time) did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.

Required correction: Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due May 2, 2024

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Aleyna Batson, Carrie Collier, Jenna Geib (no longer employed), Taylor Hartwig (no longer employed), Aleksandra Simpson, Miranda Smith, Ashley Van Acker, Mary Webb, Ashton Whitton, who was hired on prior to official licensure.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 9, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.H. (no longer employed at this time) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due May 3, 2024

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: M.W.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

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

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Provider-posted menus meeting DHS nutrition guidelines; A.M. snack 8:00 AM, lunch 11:00 AM, P.M. snack 2:00 PM daily
Sleep
Infants under one year have supervised individual nap/sleep periods, placed on their backs in individually-assigned safety-approved cribs or playpens per the Safe Sleep Policy
Hours
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week

Details

Phone
(816) 598-3650
Address
116 N Main St
License
003010995, active
Ages
6 weeks to 6 years
Ownership
For-profit

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How they teach

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State record

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