Kansas City · Licensed family home
Children's Kingdom LLC
A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 12 of 13 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Mid-size home. Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.
How they teach
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Who cares for your child
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What it costs
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 12 of 13 cited something
Across Kansas City-area family homes, the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits (809 visits).
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- April 23, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since November 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was April 23, 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.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 23, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due April 23, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 18, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that broken board .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by wooden log around climber broken/splintering.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.125 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) .
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: R.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (3) (D) · Health Care
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
Required correction: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant (11/19/2025), and Dustin Kendrick (4/23/2026).
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Nov 2025 Reinspection visit 5 findings
Reinspection visit · November 19, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that broken board .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 B · Correction due November 19, 2025
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C · Correction due November 19, 2025
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant, and Dustin Kendrick.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 13, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that broken board .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 B
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due November 13, 2025
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by three children under age two and six children over age two were cared for by one caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant, and Dustin Kendrick.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 2, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due August 27, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by broken outlet plate.
Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.
5 CSR 25-400.045 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due August 27, 2025
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Required correction: The official license shall be posted.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 2, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 27, 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 25-400.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due September 2, 2025
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Required correction: Facility must post information as required.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 20, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.045 (12) · Licensing Process
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Required correction: The official license shall be posted.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by broken outlet plate.
Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.
5 CSR 25-400.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Required correction: Facility must post information as required.
Dec 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 18, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 17, 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 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 12, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1 · Correction due December 18, 2024
Furniture/equipment, mat, in dining area was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic peeling off.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due December 4, 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: Carmeline Bryant-2.5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Dec 2024 Reinspection visit 16 findings
Reinspection visit · December 2, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due December 2, 2024
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twelve children in care.
Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 26, 2024
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 26, 2024
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 26, 2024
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.055 (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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 26, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.K., C.B., D.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due December 2, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by wood plank around large climber splintering.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due December 2, 2024
The ceilings located in both areas was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and ceiling fans.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due December 2, 2024
The walls located in preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint (on wall with safety gate and window sills).
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 26, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 26, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1
Furniture/equipment, mat, in dining area was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic peeling off.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due November 26, 2024
The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Christy Maenza, who was hired on 11/20/2024.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Carmeline Bryant-2.5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 26, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for C.M. & Dustin Kendrick.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 15 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twelve children in care.
Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.055 (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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.K., C.B., D.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by wood plank around large climber splintering.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The walls located in preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint (on wall with safety gate and window sills).
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The ceilings located in both areas was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and ceiling fans.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Christy Maenza, who was hired on 11/20/2024.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Carmeline Bryant-2.5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for C.M. & Dustin Kendrick.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · April 2, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 1, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Feb 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · February 29, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Nov 2023 Reinspection visit 4 findings
Reinspection visit · November 29, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due November 29, 2023
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children in care.
Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due November 29, 2023
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that cracked/broken board.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due November 29, 2023
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: A.K. 3 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 15, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children in care.
Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due November 15, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked bathroom cabinet.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that cracked/broken board.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: A.K. 3 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 522-6952
- Address
- 7405 N Chas Dr
- License
- 002835436, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov