Kansas City · Licensed center
Children's Choice Too
A center in Kansas City, licensed for 45 children. The state cited something at 12 of 12 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Small center. Small means the smallest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 55 children. Medium is 56 to 134; large is 135 to 729.
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: 12 of 12 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.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- June 15, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 15, 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.
Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 15, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 9, 2026
Outdoor equipment, see-saw, in preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due June 15, 2026
The medical examination report on file for A.L. 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 15, 2026
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: A.L.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 13, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, see-saw, in preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports
The medical examination report on file for A.L. 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: A.L.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 23, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 19, 2026
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 17, 2025
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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. · Correction due June 9, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 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 September 22, 2025
Outdoor equipment, merry-go-round, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 9, 2025
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: E.P. -needs hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due November 17, 2025
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing fruit/vegetable component for breakfast.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Oct 2025 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED
Complaint · October 17, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A)
In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 12, 2025
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 25-500.092 · 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 2 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
Outdoor equipment, merry-go-round, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: E.P. -needs hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due May 12, 2025
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing meat component for lunch.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Dec 2024 Reinspection visit 4 findings
Reinspection visit · December 4, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due December 4, 2024
Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by photos were being taken in unused toddler room, in which the infant room was used as a walk through .
Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 4, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rold/folded rugs on playground and near equipment creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due December 4, 2024
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 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 December 4, 2024
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 21, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rold/folded rugs on playground and near equipment creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
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 photos were being taken in unused toddler room, in which the infant room was used as a walk through .
Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 21, 2024
Outdoor equipment, ball, in infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 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
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 1, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 1, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. · Correction due June 27, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.
Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.
May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 21, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
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 14 items in this category.
Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.
Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 8, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due February 8, 2024
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. · Correction due February 8, 2024
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.
Dec 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 19, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C.
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.
Sep 2023 Reinspection visit 11 findings
Reinspection visit · September 7, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (A) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The name, address and telephone number of the child care provider(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the provider shall be posted near the license.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The name, address and telephone number of the manager(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located on the side of a pillar where children could crawl behind caregiver during diapering.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
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 September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
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 September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
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 September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
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 · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Furniture/equipment, blue chairs, in 2- year old space was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.
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 September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Outdoor equipment, basketball goal, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.
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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 231-3404
- Address
- 614 Hardesty Ave
- License
- 002996585, 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