Kansas City · Licensed center

Brighter Days Childcare Center LLC

A center in Kansas City, licensed for 29 children. The state cited something at 18 of 18 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

How they teach

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Who cares for your child

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What it costs

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 18 of 18 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
August 17, 2026
On file
18 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was August 17, 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 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 17, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 6, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.B., V.R., and G.M. 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 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 17, 2026

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due August 6, 2026

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: G.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due August 6, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.C. and J.J.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due July 23, 2026

Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due July 30, 2026

The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that no plan on file for two children.

Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due August 6, 2026

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B. (7/23/2026), Jeanette Jones,(7/23/2026) Sandra Moorhead (7/23/2026), S.C., G.M., R.R. (7/23/2026) and Veronica Rose (7/23/2026).

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.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Reinspection visit 11 findings

Reinspection visit · July 23, 2026

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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.B., V.R., and G.M. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 20, 2026

The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.

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. A. · Correction due July 23, 2026

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due July 23, 2026

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 3 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due July 23, 2026

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 1 foot.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

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: G.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.C. and J.J.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B) · Nutrition and Food Service

The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that no plan on file for two children.

Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B. (7/23/2026), Jeanette Jones,(7/23/2026) Sandra Moorhead (7/23/2026), S.C., G.M., R.R. (7/23/2026) and Veronica Rose (7/23/2026).

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.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Reinspection visit 13 findings

Reinspection visit · July 13, 2026

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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.B., V.R., and G.M. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.

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. A.

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 3 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 1 foot.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

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: G.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.C. and J.J.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due July 13, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-to-5-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due July 13, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-to-9-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B) · Nutrition and Food Service

The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that no plan on file for two children.

Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B., J.J., S.M., S.C., G.M., R.R. and V.R.

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.

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Reinspection visit 23 findings

Reinspection visit · June 30, 2026

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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.B., V.R., and G.M. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 30, 2026

The ceilings located in bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 30, 2026

The walls located in bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by broken toilet paper holder.

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

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

The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 30, 2026

There was evidence of dirt/debris in overall cleaning needed of bathrooms, and covers for bouncers and sitting devices in infant room.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 30, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by paint buckets in outdoor space.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 30, 2026

Furniture/equipment, cots, in in preschool and 2-year-old rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by netting ripping.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 3 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 1 foot.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I · Correction due June 30, 2026

An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncer.

Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding 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: G.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.C. and J.J.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due June 30, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-2-years-old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due June 30, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-years-old-nine-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due June 30, 2026

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-2-years-old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-to-5-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B) · Nutrition and Food Service

The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that no plan on file for two children.

Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 30, 2026

1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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 · Correction due June 30, 2026

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

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B., J.J., S.M., S.C., G.M., R.R. and V.R.

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.

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 28 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 22, 2026

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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.B., V.R., and G.M. 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 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due June 22, 2026

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

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

The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of dirt/debris in overall cleaning needed of bathrooms, and covers for bouncers and sitting devices in infant room.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 22, 2026

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.

Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

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 paint buckets in outdoor space.

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

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

The ceilings located in bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent.

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

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

The walls located in bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by broken toilet paper holder.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due June 22, 2026

The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan available in each room.

Required correction: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. · Correction due June 22, 2026

The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. · Correction due June 22, 2026

The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically none.

Required correction: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due June 22, 2026

The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 3. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due June 22, 2026

The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, cots, in in preschool and 2-year-old rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by netting ripping.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 22, 2026

Outdoor equipment, blue merry-go-round (with wheels) and see-saw, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusting (needs to be painted).

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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: G.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 22, 2026

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: J.J. 5.25 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.C. and J.J.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-2-years-old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-2-years-old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-years-old-nine-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B) · Nutrition and Food Service

The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that no plan on file for two children.

Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

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

1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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 name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 22, 2026

1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B., J.J., S.M., S.C., G.M., R.R. and V.R.

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.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 14, 2026

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

The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan available in each room.

Required correction: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A.

The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B.

The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically none.

Required correction: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 3. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, blue merry-go-round (with wheels) and see-saw, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusting (needs to be painted).

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 22, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 4, 2025

The walls located in the infant 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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. · Correction due September 4, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 5 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due December 22, 2025

An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 18, 2025

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 18, 2025

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (II) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. A. · Correction due June 18, 2025

Requirements for a protected crawl area were not met in that a washable area rug was not laundered daily.

Required correction: A protected crawl area shall be provided as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due June 18, 2025

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

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

The walls located in the infant 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2025

There was evidence of dirt/debris in that changing table in infant room and fan in preschool room dirty.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2025

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by soap was not within children's reach.

Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D.

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 5 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 18, 2025

Outdoor equipment, ball , in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures

An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · January 30, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 16, 2025

The walls located in pre-k 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 27, 2025

Furniture/equipment, playpens, in infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by stained.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · December 9, 2024

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

The walls located in pre-k 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, playpens, in infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by stained.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 26, 2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 26, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B., L.C., S.J., DMya Jones, J.J., V.R., R.R., C.V., C.V.

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.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Supplemental visit 6 findings

Supplemental visit · September 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 13, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.B., L.C., S.J., J.J., P.J., R.R., C.V. 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 12, 2024

Furniture/equipment, cribs , in infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint and tape peeling off sides.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 26, 2024

K.B., V.R., C.V., C.V. 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) (C) · Personnel · Correction due August 7, 2024

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: C.V. 1.5 hrs.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due August 13, 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: L.C. 4.5 hrs. Jeanette Jones-needs-1.75.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B., L.C., S.J., DMya Jones, J.J., V.R., R.R., C.V., C.V.

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.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Reinspection visit 13 findings

Reinspection visit · June 13, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.B., L.C., S.J., J.J., P.J., R.R., C.V. 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 13, 2024

Furniture/equipment, table, in two year-old room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, cribs , in infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint and tape peeling off sides.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 13, 2024

Furniture/equipment, toy stove, in preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by door broken off- pointy, metal pieces exposed.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 13, 2024

Outdoor equipment, toy bus, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 13, 2024

Furniture/equipment, shelf, in preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by label peeling/sticky residue.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

K.B., V.R., C.V., C.V. 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) (C) · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: C.V. 1.5 hrs.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

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: L.C. 4.5 hrs. Jeanette Jones-needs-1.75.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due June 13, 2024

The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due June 13, 2024

A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: C.V.

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 June 10, 2024

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 3/14/2024.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B., L.C., S.J., DMya Jones, J.J., V.R., R.R., C.V., C.V.

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.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 4, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.B., L.C., S.J., J.J., P.J., R.R., C.V. 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 25-500.082 (6) (B) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 4, 2024

The facility's outdoor play space is used at the same time by children from the infant/toddler unit and preschool/school-age children as evidenced by toddler were on playground with preschool and school-age children.

Required correction: The facility shall provide separate play space or separate outdoor play times as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, toy stove, in preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by door broken off- pointy, metal pieces exposed.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, toy bus, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, table, in two year-old room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, cribs , in infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint and tape peeling off sides.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

K.B., V.R., C.V., C.V. 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) (C) · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: C.V. 1.5 hrs.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

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: L.C. 4.5 hrs. Jeanette Jones-needs-1.75.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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

The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.

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

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

A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: C.V.

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

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 3/14/2024.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B., L.C., S.J., DMya Jones, J.J., V.R., R.R., C.V., C.V.

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.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 24, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 24, 2024

Furniture/equipment, bouncer, in infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by cover torn.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 20, 2024

The walls located in infant toddler and two-year-old area (square wood cover) 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 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due April 3, 2024

Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by washing machine preventing door from opening to staff bathroom and kitchen area.

Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 3, 2024

Furniture/equipment, chair, in in preschool area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due April 11, 2024

The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by breakfast missing fruit component.

Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 11, 2024

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

The walls located in infant toddler and two-year-old area (square wood cover) 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 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B.

Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by washing machine preventing door from opening to staff bathroom and kitchen area.

Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 11, 2024

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.

Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, bouncer, in infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by cover torn.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 11, 2024

Furniture/equipment, shelf, in infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, chair, in in preschool area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

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 breakfast missing fruit component.

Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · December 5, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due December 5, 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: P.J. 12 hours, L.C. 6.5 hours, J.J. 5 hours, L.M. needs 3 hours, R.R. 10 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Supplemental visit 11 findings

Supplemental visit · September 27, 2023

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due August 2, 2023

Criminal background check results were not on file for D.T.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 14, 2023

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 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 7, 2023

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by torn mat.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 2, 2023

Outdoor equipment, see-saw, merry-go-round, truck, chair, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by equipment rusted, and chair broken.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due August 7, 2023

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.J.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 2, 2023

Da'sa Thomas 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 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due August 7, 2023

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate first aid was not on site.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due August 7, 2023

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 5, 2023

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: P.J. 4.5 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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: P.J. 12 hours, L.C. 6.5 hours, J.J. 5 hours, L.M. needs 3 hours, R.R. 10 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 2, 2023

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

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(816) 920-6755
Address
2426 Indiana Ave
License
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