Kansas City · Licensed center
Children's Garden Academy
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 90 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 16 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Sep 2, 20263 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage room in the preschool room was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: T.C. (9), S.R. (2) and A.P. (termed 5/20/26).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
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: A.J. (9-ok termed 5/20/2026), A.S. (8.75) .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
May 20, 20265 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage room in the preschool room was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: T.C. (9), S.R. (2) and A.P. (termed 5/20/26).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.P. (ok termed 5/20/2026).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
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: A.J. (9-ok termed 5/20/2026), A.S. (8.75) .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“A.P. (ok termed 5/20/2026) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Mar 9, 20267 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage room in the preschool room was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the infant/toddler classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of toilet bowl cleaner and 1 spray bottle of all purpose cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool classroom in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: T.C. (9), S.R. (2) and A.P. (2).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
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: A.J. (9), A.S. (8.75) .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“A.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Jan 2, 20268 citations
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for T.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
Personnel
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.G., who was hired on October 20, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
Personnel
“S.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Records and Reports
“One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 18, 202524 citations
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for T.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a room on the left side of the facility is used for storage and was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet wasn't covered in the infant room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Stationary equipment, the permanent airplane structure, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: T.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
Personnel
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.P. hired on 3/17/25 (ok 6/18/25), S.R. hired on 5/8/25 (ok 5/21/25), T.C. hired on 1/14/25 (ok 9/30/25, who was hired on dates listed.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.P. (ok 8/27/25), S.R. (0k 8/27/25) and A.H. (ok 9/15/25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
Personnel
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: T.D. (11)(ok 9/26/25) and A.S. (8.75)(ok 10/23/25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“A.P. (ok 8/27/25) and A.H. (ok 9/15/25) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“S.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
Personnel
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.G., who was hired on October 20, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.C. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: T.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
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 January 10, 2024, October 22, 2024 and September 25, 2021 (Total of 3 children).”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Health Care (4) (B) 2. B.
“There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.192
Records and Reports
“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by two children did not have acknowledgement D signed.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1)
Records and Reports
“One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.P. (ok 6/30/25), S.R. (ok 8/12/25), A.H. (ok 8/29/25), T.C. (ok 9/30/25).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
May 21, 202523 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 can lysol (Preschool closet), kitchen knife (kitchen drawer), 1 can disinfectant spray (kitchen cabinet), insulating foam sealant (kitchen cabinet), foam hand sanitizer (kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle spray nine (kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle all purpose cleaner(kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle spray Fire Guard (laundry room), 2 bottles laundry detergent (laundry room),and 3 gallons hand sanitizer foam (laundry room) . The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked kitchen and laundry room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen, laundry room and 2 storage rooms were not closed/locked making them accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Stationary equipment, the permanent airplane structure, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncie seat rocker.”
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 fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 6 sheets & 1 blanket in the 2 year old room and 4 sheets in the preschool room.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Personnel
“A.P. and A.H. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: T.D. (11) and A.S. (8.75).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.P., S.R. and A.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.P. hired on 3/17/25, S.R. hired on 5/8/25 (ok 5/21/25), T.C. hired on 1/14/25, who was hired on dates listed.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: T.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
Staff/Child Ratios
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children , ages infants/toddlers, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.C. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (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 January 10, 2024, October 22, 2024 and September 25, 2021 (Total of 3 children).”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: T.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Health Care (4) (B) 2. B.
“There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.192
Nutrition and Food Service
“The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was tuna on bread, watermelon, milk/water and did not include a vegetable.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)
Records and Reports
“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by two children did not have acknowledgement D signed.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.P., S.R., A.H., T.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
May 12, 202524 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen, laundry room and 2 storage rooms were not closed/locked making them accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 can lysol (Preschool closet), kitchen knife (kitchen drawer), 1 can disinfectant spray (kitchen cabinet), insulating foam sealant (kitchen cabinet), foam hand sanitizer (kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle spray nine (kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle all purpose cleaner(kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle spray Fire Guard (laundry room), 2 bottles laundry detergent (laundry room),and 3 gallons hand sanitizer foam (laundry room) . The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked kitchen and laundry room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 6 sheets & 1 blanket in the 2 year old room and 4 sheets in the preschool room.”
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 fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncie seat rocker.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Stationary equipment, the permanent airplane structure, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: T.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
Personnel
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.P. hired on 3/17/25, S.R. hired on 5/8/25, T.C. hired on 1/14/25, who was hired on dates listed.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.P., S.R. and A.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
Personnel
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: T.D. (11) and A.S. (8.75).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“A.P. and A.H. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Staff/Child Ratios
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children , ages infants/toddlers, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.C. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: T.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
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 January 10, 2024, October 22, 2024 and September 25, 2021 (Total of 3 children).”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
Health Care (4) (B) 2. B.
“There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.192
Nutrition and Food Service
“The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was tuna on bread, watermelon, milk/water and did not include a vegetable.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)
Records and Reports
“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by two children did not have acknowledgement D signed.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.P., S.R., A.H., T.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Mar 18, 20257 citations
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
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 greater than 30 days for two children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Admission Policies and Procedures
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
Records and Reports
“Three child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Records and Reports
“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
Records and Reports
“Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
Jan 21, 202512 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was open as well as a storage room was not locked allowing access to children..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
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: A.S. (12) and T.D. (7).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.S., T.D., L.J. and E.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
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 greater than 30 days for two children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Admission Policies and Procedures
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by four immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
Records and Reports
“Three child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Records and Reports
“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
Records and Reports
“Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
Nov 19, 202419 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.S., T.D., L.J., R.J. and E.J. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was open as well as a storage room was not locked allowing access to children..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Personnel
“R.J. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
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: A.S. (12) and T.D. (7).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.S., T.D., L.J. and E.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
Personnel
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
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 February 5, 2024.”
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 greater than 30 days for two children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Admission Policies and Procedures
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by four immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
Nutrition and Food Service
“The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by am snack in the 2 year old room was yogurt. Staff member added a bread item to the snack during the inspection.”
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 lunch was turkey, dressing, rolls and apple sauce, milk. Provider was missing a vegetable component so added in chopped celery during the inspection.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)
Records and Reports
“Three child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Records and Reports
“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
Records and Reports
“Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
Records and Reports
“Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by director was not on premises upon arrival for inspection. Staff designated in charge could get some of the children and staff records but director has documents on her phone that had to be pulled up.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (10)
Aug 26, 20248 citations
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Personnel
“R.J. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: R.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
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: A.S. (12), T.D. (7), L.J. (6-ok as of 8/22/24).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: R.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
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 February 5, 2024.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Admission Policies and Procedures
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Three (3) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
May 23, 202411 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Febreeze Spray and hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf in the 2 year old room accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by potty chairs were not located in a bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (C) 2.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncy seat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Personnel
“R.J. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: R.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
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: A.S. (12), T.D. (7), L.J. (6).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: R.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
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 February 5, 2024.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Admission Policies and Procedures
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Three (3) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
Apr 30, 20247 citations
Annual Requirements
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and storage rooms were not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“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 up against the wall in the 2 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
Personnel
“E.J. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Records and Reports
“Five (5) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Records and Reports
“Two (2) child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Z.P. (1/8/24), E.J. and R.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Jan 16, 202412 citations
Annual Requirements
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and storage rooms were not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“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 up against the wall in the 2 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
Personnel
“E.J. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.W. (1/14/24) , L.J. (12/28/23), T.D. (12/20/23) , R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (July 5, 2023) and R.S.(7/5/23) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W. (1/14/24).”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W. (7/5/23), L.J. (12/20/23), T.D. (11/7/23), R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Records and Reports
“Five (5) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Records and Reports
“Two (2) child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Z.P. (1/8/24), E.J. and R.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 8, 202317 citations
Annual Requirements
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.J., (11/7/23) A.S. (11/7/23) A.W. (11/7/23) and E.J.(11/7/23) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and storage rooms were not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Zarbee children's medication. The item(s) was/were located in a child's cubby accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“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 up against the wall in the 2 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
Personnel
“A.W. )7/5/23). T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23), and R.S. (7/5/23) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“Background screening information was not available for review for A.W. (7/5/23), L.J. (7/5/23), T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (Q)
Personnel
“E.J. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.W. , L.J., T.D. , R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (July 5, 2023) and R.S.(7/5/23) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W. (7/5/23), L.J., T.D. (11/7/23), R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Records and Reports
“Five (5) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Records and Reports
“Two (2) child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.W.(7/5/23) L.J. (7/5/23), T.D., (11/7/23) R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Z.P., E.J. and R.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Oct 13, 20236 citations
Personnel
“A.W. )7/5/23). T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23), and R.S. (7/5/23) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.W.(7/5/23) L.J., T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S.(7/5/23).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
Personnel
“Background screening information was not available for review for A.W. (7/5/23), L.J. (7/5/23), T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (Q)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.W. (7/5/23), L.J., T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (July 5, 2023) and R.S.(7/5/23) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W. (7/5/23), L.J., T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).”
5 CSR 25-500.122
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.W.(7/5/23) L.J. (7/5/23), T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
The state cited rules at all 16 of this center's inspections. Most Kansas City-area centers inspected 10 or more times had the same: 56% of 138.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 2, 2026
- On file
- 16 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 2, 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.
Sep 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 13, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage room in the preschool room was unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due September 2, 2026
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: T.C. (9), S.R. (2) and A.P. (termed 5/20/26).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due July 21, 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: A.J. (9-ok termed 5/20/2026), A.S. (8.75) .
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 20, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage room in the preschool room was unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
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: T.C. (9), S.R. (2) and A.P. (termed 5/20/26).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due May 20, 2026
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.P. (ok termed 5/20/2026).
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
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: A.J. (9-ok termed 5/20/2026), A.S. (8.75) .
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due May 20, 2026
A.P. (ok termed 5/20/2026) 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.
Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 9, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage room in the preschool room was unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 9, 2026
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the infant/toddler classroom.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 9, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of toilet bowl cleaner and 1 spray bottle of all purpose cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool classroom in an unlocked cabinet.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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: T.C. (9), S.R. (2) and A.P. (2).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
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: A.P.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
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: A.J. (9), A.S. (8.75) .
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
A.P. 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.
Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 8 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 26, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for T.C. 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 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due January 2, 2026
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.G., who was hired on October 20, 2025.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due December 10, 2025
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 December 10, 2025
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due January 2, 2026
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: M.G.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due January 2, 2026
S.R. 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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 2, 2026
One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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 · Correction due January 2, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.G.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 24 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 18, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for T.C. 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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a room on the left side of the facility is used for storage and was not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet wasn't covered in the infant room.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025
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 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 15, 2025
Stationary equipment, the permanent airplane structure, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due August 21, 2025
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: T.C.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due September 30, 2025
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.P. hired on 3/17/25 (ok 6/18/25), S.R. hired on 5/8/25 (ok 5/21/25), T.C. hired on 1/14/25 (ok 9/30/25, who was hired on dates listed.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due September 15, 2025
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.P. (ok 8/27/25), S.R. (0k 8/27/25) and A.H. (ok 9/15/25).
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due October 23, 2025
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: T.D. (11)(ok 9/26/25) and A.S. (8.75)(ok 10/23/25).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due September 15, 2025
A.P. (ok 8/27/25) and A.H. (ok 9/15/25) 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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
S.R. 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) (F) 1. · Personnel
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: M.G.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.G., who was hired on October 20, 2025.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 20, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.C. 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.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due September 15, 2025
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: T.C.
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 August 29, 2025
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 January 10, 2024, October 22, 2024 and September 25, 2021 (Total of 3 children).
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 · Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. · Correction due June 18, 2025
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 12, 2025
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by two children did not have acknowledgement D signed.
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due November 18, 2025
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for A.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 30, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.P. (ok 6/30/25), S.R. (ok 8/12/25), A.H. (ok 8/29/25), T.C. (ok 9/30/25).
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.G.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2025 Reinspection visit 23 findings
Reinspection visit · May 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 21, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 can lysol (Preschool closet), kitchen knife (kitchen drawer), 1 can disinfectant spray (kitchen cabinet), insulating foam sealant (kitchen cabinet), foam hand sanitizer (kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle spray nine (kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle all purpose cleaner(kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle spray Fire Guard (laundry room), 2 bottles laundry detergent (laundry room),and 3 gallons hand sanitizer foam (laundry room) . The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked kitchen and laundry room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 21, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen, laundry room and 2 storage rooms were not closed/locked making them accessible to children.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Stationary equipment, the permanent airplane structure, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I · Correction due May 21, 2025
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncie seat rocker.
Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due May 21, 2025
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due May 21, 2025
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 6 sheets & 1 blanket in the 2 year old room and 4 sheets in the preschool room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
A.P. and A.H. 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) (A) · Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: T.D. (11) and A.S. (8.75).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
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: A.P., S.R. and A.H.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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) (P) · Personnel
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.P. hired on 3/17/25, S.R. hired on 5/8/25 (ok 5/21/25), T.C. hired on 1/14/25, who was hired on dates listed.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: T.C.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due May 21, 2025
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children , ages infants/toddlers, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.C. 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.
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 January 10, 2024, October 22, 2024 and September 25, 2021 (Total of 3 children).
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: T.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 · Health Care (4) (B) 2. B.
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due May 21, 2025
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was tuna on bread, watermelon, milk/water and did not include a vegetable.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1) · Records and Reports
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by two children did not have acknowledgement D signed.
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.P., S.R., A.H., T.C.
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 A.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 24 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen, laundry room and 2 storage rooms were not closed/locked making them accessible to children.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 can lysol (Preschool closet), kitchen knife (kitchen drawer), 1 can disinfectant spray (kitchen cabinet), insulating foam sealant (kitchen cabinet), foam hand sanitizer (kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle spray nine (kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle all purpose cleaner(kitchen cabinet), 1 bottle spray Fire Guard (laundry room), 2 bottles laundry detergent (laundry room),and 3 gallons hand sanitizer foam (laundry room) . The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked kitchen and laundry room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 6 sheets & 1 blanket in the 2 year old room and 4 sheets in the preschool room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
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 fitted sheet was not used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncie seat rocker.
Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Stationary equipment, the permanent airplane structure, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: T.C.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.P. hired on 3/17/25, S.R. hired on 5/8/25, T.C. hired on 1/14/25, who was hired on dates listed.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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) (F) 1. · Personnel
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.P., S.R. and A.H.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: T.D. (11) and A.S. (8.75).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
A.P. and A.H. 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
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children , ages infants/toddlers, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.C. 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.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: T.C.
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 January 10, 2024, October 22, 2024 and September 25, 2021 (Total of 3 children).
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due May 12, 2025
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 25-500.192 · Health Care (4) (B) 2. B.
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file 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 lunch was tuna on bread, watermelon, milk/water and did not include a vegetable.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1) · Records and Reports
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by two children did not have acknowledgement D signed.
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for A.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.P., S.R., A.H., T.C.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 18, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due February 24, 2025
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 February 24, 2025
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due February 6, 2025
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 greater than 30 days for two children.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due February 6, 2025
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.
Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due February 24, 2025
Three child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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 March 17, 2025
One child(ren) records did not include address 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) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 17, 2025
Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Jan 2025 Supplemental visit 12 findings
Supplemental visit · January 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 3, 2024
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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 17, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was open as well as a storage room was not locked allowing access to children..
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due December 9, 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: A.S. (12) and T.D. (7).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due January 17, 2025
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.S., T.D., L.J. and E.J.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 25-500.122 (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 greater than 30 days for two children.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.
Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due December 9, 2024
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by four immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Three child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
One child(ren) records did not include address 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) (D) · Records and Reports
Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 19 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 19, 2024
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 · Correction due November 19, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.S., T.D., L.J., R.J. and E.J. 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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was open as well as a storage room was not locked allowing access to children..
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due October 5, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.S.
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 November 6, 2024
R.J. 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) (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: A.S. (12) and T.D. (7).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.S., T.D., L.J. and E.J.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 30, 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 February 5, 2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file 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 greater than 30 days for two children.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.
Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by four immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due November 19, 2024
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by am snack in the 2 year old room was yogurt. Staff member added a bread item to the snack during the inspection.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due November 19, 2024
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was turkey, dressing, rolls and apple sauce, milk. Provider was missing a vegetable component so added in chopped celery during the inspection.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Three child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
One child(ren) records did not include address 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) (D) · Records and Reports
Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (10) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 19, 2024
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by director was not on premises upon arrival for inspection. Staff designated in charge could get some of the children and staff records but director has documents on her phone that had to be pulled up.
Required correction: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.
Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 8 findings
Supplemental visit · August 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.S.
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
R.J. 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) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due August 23, 2024
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: R.J.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
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: A.S. (12), T.D. (7), L.J. (6-ok as of 8/22/24).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due August 23, 2024
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: R.J.
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 February 5, 2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due August 13, 2024
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.
Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due August 23, 2024
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Three (3) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 23, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 23, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Febreeze Spray and hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf in the 2 year old room accessible to children.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (C) 2. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 23, 2024
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by potty chairs were not located in a bathroom.
Required correction: The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I · Correction due May 23, 2024
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncy seat.
Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.S.
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
R.J. 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) (F) 1. · Personnel
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: R.J.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
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: A.S. (12), T.D. (7), L.J. (6).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: R.J.
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 February 5, 2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.
Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Three (3) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 30, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 23, 2024
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 17, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and storage rooms were not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 18, 2024
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 up against the wall in the 2 year old room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due April 23, 2024
E.J. 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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 23, 2024
Five (5) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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 April 23, 2024
Two (2) 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 · Correction due January 24, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for Z.P. (1/8/24), E.J. and R.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Jan 2024 Supplemental visit 12 findings
Supplemental visit · January 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 20, 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 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 28, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and storage rooms were not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 up against the wall in the 2 year old room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
E.J. 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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 14, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.W. (1/14/24) , L.J. (12/28/23), T.D. (12/20/23) , R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (July 5, 2023) and R.S.(7/5/23) 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.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due January 14, 2024
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W. (1/14/24).
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 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due December 20, 2023
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W. (7/5/23), L.J. (12/20/23), T.D. (11/7/23), R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Five (5) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
Two (2) 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 Z.P. (1/8/24), E.J. and R.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 17 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 8, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
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) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 8, 2023
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.J., (11/7/23) A.S. (11/7/23) A.W. (11/7/23) and E.J.(11/7/23) 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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and storage rooms were not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 8, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Zarbee children's medication. The item(s) was/were located in a child's cubby accessible to children.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 up against the wall in the 2 year old room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 8, 2023
A.W. )7/5/23). T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23), and R.S. (7/5/23) 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) (Q) · Personnel · Correction due November 8, 2023
Background screening information was not available for review for A.W. (7/5/23), L.J. (7/5/23), T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).
Required correction: Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
E.J. 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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.W. , L.J., T.D. , R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (July 5, 2023) and R.S.(7/5/23) 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.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W. (7/5/23), L.J., T.D. (11/7/23), R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).
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 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Five (5) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
Two (2) 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 · Correction due November 8, 2023
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.W.(7/5/23) L.J. (7/5/23), T.D., (11/7/23) R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for Z.P., E.J. and R.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Oct 2023 Supplemental visit 6 findings
Supplemental visit · October 13, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026
A.W. )7/5/23). T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23), and R.S. (7/5/23) 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) (L) · Personnel · Correction due August 10, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.W.(7/5/23) L.J., T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S.(7/5/23).
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (Q) · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026
Background screening information was not available for review for A.W. (7/5/23), L.J. (7/5/23), T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).
Required correction: Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.W. (7/5/23), L.J., T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (July 5, 2023) and R.S.(7/5/23) 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.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.W. (7/5/23), L.J., T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of October 14, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.W.(7/5/23) L.J. (7/5/23), T.D., R.M. (7/5/23), C.W. (7/5/23) and R.S. (7/5/23).
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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- Phone
- (816) 728-3213
- Address
- 6175 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, 64110
- License
- 002794472
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Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 191 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 57 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 56; large is 135 to 729.