Kansas City · Licensed family home
Cerveny, Geralyn
A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 9 of 9 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
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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: 9 of 9 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
- February 10, 2026
- On file
- 9 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 10, 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 monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 10, 2026
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Geralyn Cerveny, Ken Cerveny, Kendra Cerveny 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 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due February 10, 2026
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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured two wood fence slats are missing leaving 6" gaps .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due February 10, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by one broken wood baluster with splintering on the deck.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
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 largee tree limbs on the ground from a recent storm. Large limbs from storm gone 2/10/26 but additional smaller limbs observed in the yard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured greater than 3.5 inches at the bottom of the gate on the east side of the yard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due February 10, 2026
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by one light switch outside the bathroom is broken.
Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due February 10, 2026
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 completed and on file as required.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Geralyn Cerveny, Ken Cerveny, Kendra Cerveny 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 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured two wood fence slats are missing leaving 6" gaps .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
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 large tree limbs on the ground from a recent storm.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 21, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: ceramic coating . The item(s) was/were located on the bathroom counter.
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 one broken wood baluster with splintering on the deck.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by one light switch outside the bathroom is broken.
Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (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 completed and on file as required.
Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 25, 2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due February 21, 2025
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, Ken Cerveny, and Kendra Cerveny.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · February 20, 2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, Ken Cerveny, and Kendra Cerveny.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings
Supplemental visit · November 22, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due November 22, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the hallway between the play room and the rest of the approved child care space was blocked by stacks of provider's belongings (boxes).
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 22, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for Geralyn Cerveny, Ken Cerveny, Kendra Cerveny (on file 11/22/24 but older than 5 years).
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, Ken Cerveny, and Kendra Cerveny.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 21, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 21, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by doors to three rooms that are not approved space were open allowing access..
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the hallway between the play room and the rest of the approved child care space was blocked by stacks of provider's belongings (boxes).
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 21, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: triple antibiotic ointment. The item(s) was/were located on the bathroom counter.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. · Correction due August 21, 2024
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 required supplies accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 21, 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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due August 7, 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: Geralyn needs documentation of 9 training hours on MOPD system.
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 Geralyn Cerveny, Ken Cerveny, Kendra Cerveny.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Jun 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings
Supplemental visit · June 14, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 25, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 25, 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 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Geralyn needs documentation of 9 training hours on MOPD system.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 21, 2024
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 black landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due February 21, 2024
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: Geralyn needs 12 training hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Geralyn needs documentation of 9 training hours on MOPD system.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Dec 2023 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · December 5, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due December 5, 2023
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 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Geralyn needs 12 training hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
A day here
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 356-0672
- Address
- 8916 E 52nd St
- License
- 000335257, 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