Raymore · Childcare

Bright Cherubs Preschool

A play-based provider in Raymore, licensed for 72 children.

How they teach

Play-based and faith-based

“In a loving and play-based environment, our curriculum builds a child's self esteem and problem solving skills, while teaching respect for themselves and others.”In their words. raymorecc.org, July 2026

“we pride ourselves on our unique blend of fun and learning in a safe and nurturing Christian environment.”In their words. raymorecc.org, 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

Ratio not published

Nine staff are named on their site, with no start years given.

What it costs

$290 to $330 a month

Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

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What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

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
February 19, 2026
On file
6 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was February 19, 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.

Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · February 19, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due February 19, 2026

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Annual visit 3 findings

Annual visit · February 4, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 4, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: R.S.C., G.G., C.C., and L.W. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet in the cafeteria.

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 February 4, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: shaving cream. The item(s) was/were located on lower shelf in a clear container in the cafeteria.

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · February 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due February 14, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Annual visit 2 findings

Annual visit · February 5, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: C.T. W.C. The item(s) was/were located under sink in bathroom 107.

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · February 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due February 21, 2024

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for N.B. 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.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Annual visit 1 finding

Annual visit · February 7, 2024

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

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for N.B. 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.

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

State licensing record

A day here

Hours
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, 3 days a week, school year

Details

Phone
(816) 322-2420
Address
500 Peace Dr
License
000329102, active
Ages
2 & 3 year olds (Early Learners I) through Pre-K (4 by 7/31/26)
Established
1998

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How they teach

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