Kansas City · Licensed family home
Branstetter, Karen
A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 9 of 10 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Mid-size home. Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
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What it costs
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 9 of 10 cited something
Across Kansas City-area family homes, the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits (809 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 15, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 10, 2025. 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.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 5, 2025
The walls located around back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by weather stripping torn .
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 10, 2025
Outdoor equipment, large climber, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken dome window and spider webs present.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The walls located around back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by weather stripping torn .
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1 · Correction due September 4, 2025
Furniture/equipment, play kitchen, in play room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticker residue.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, large climber, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken dome window and spider webs present.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · May 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due May 5, 2025
The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by plastic covering ripping off.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Sep 2024 Reinspection visit 5 findings
Reinspection visit · September 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 19, 2024
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by facility is licensed for ten children, and there were eleven children were present.
Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 19, 2024
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 19, 2024
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 19, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karen Branstetter, assistant, and household member within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due September 19, 2024
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by two children under age two and nine children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.
Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by facility is licensed for ten children, and there were eleven children were present.
Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karen Branstetter, assistant, and household member within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by two children under age two and nine children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.
Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 13, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 2, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 13, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by plastic covering over missing siding torn. .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 22, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due April 22, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint, razors, Gorilla Glue, staple remover, Spray Way glass cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer, on cabinet and in unlocked closet. .
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by plastic covering over missing siding torn. .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due April 22, 2024
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by missing outlet covers.
Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . · Correction due February 21, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Shane Branstetter.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 14, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for Carter Branstetter.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Jan 2024 Supplemental visit 9 findings
Supplemental visit · January 4, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 4, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karen Branstetter, Shane Branstetter and Carter Branstetter within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 11, 2023
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 11, 2023
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 11, 2023
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 4, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by weeds and fungus growing under tables.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Shane Branstetter.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-400.115 (4) · Child Care Family and Household · Correction due October 11, 2023
Provider did not notify the department of a new household member as evidenced by Carter Branstetter was present.
Required correction: The provider shall promptly notify the Section for Child Care Regulation of new household members.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for Carter Branstetter.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 13, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · No longer displayed by the state
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · No longer displayed by the state
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · No longer displayed by the state
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · No longer displayed by the state
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · No longer displayed by the state
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karen Branstetter, Shane Branstetter and Carter Branstetter within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 13, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by fan in reach of children.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · No longer displayed by the state
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by weeds and fungus growing under tables.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (C) 2. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 13, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not emptied.
Required correction: The facility shall provide and clean/sanitize potty training equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (D) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 13, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in the playground.
Required correction: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children.
5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . · No longer displayed by the state
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Shane Branstetter.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-400.115 · Child Care Family and Household 4 · No longer displayed by the state
Provider did not notify the department of a new household member as evidenced by Carter Branstetter was present.
Required correction: The provider shall promptly notify the Section for Child Care Regulation of new household members.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · No longer displayed by the state
Criminal background check results were not on file for Carter Branstetter.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 225-0420
- Address
- 5420 N Spruce Ave
- License
- 000692120, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov