Platte Woods · Childcare
Christ Lutheran Pre-K
An academic provider in Platte Woods, licensed for 99 children.
How they teach
Academic and faith-based
“At Christ Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten we are deeply committed to teaching children the Word of God.”In their words. christpk.com, July 2026
“We will again be using A Beka Book curriculum during the 2024-2025 school year to make sure your child's academic needs are being met for them to be successful in kindergarten.”In their words. christpk.com, July 2026
One of 3 Kansas City-area providers that describe an academic approach, out of 63 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Mrs. Sharp (Teacher, 4-5 Year Old Preschool Class) five years there, Mrs. Hollander (Teacher, 3-4 Year Old Preschool Class - Room 3) three years there, Mrs. Daley (Teacher, 3-4 Year Old Preschool Class - Room 2), 15 years in early childhood and Mrs. Kassulke (Teacher, 4-5 Year Old Preschool Class), 14 years in early childhood. One other staff is named on their site, with no start year given.
Of 353 Kansas City-area providers, 15 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of nineteen years.
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Christ Lutheran Pre-K for what it has not published: what it costs, hours and late pickup, a typical day and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 1, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 30, 2025. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due July 25, 2025
A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by Aila Oswalt did not have a signed statement in her file.
Required correction: All caregivers shall review the rules as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due July 25, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for E.O. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 30, 2025
The walls located in Room 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 25, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed tree root by fence causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 25, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of playground is under construction. There were pieces of concrete and a uninstalled wooden pole on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 25, 2025
The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the entire play area's surface was dug out and is awaiting rubber pour and play surfacing.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jul 2025 Annual visit 8 findings
Annual visit · July 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2) · Staffing Requirements
A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by Aila Oswalt did not have a signed statement in her file.
Required correction: All caregivers shall review the rules as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for E.O. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 10, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: basket of sunscreens. The item(s) was/were located on top of a table in Room 1.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in Room 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of playground is under construction. There were pieces of concrete and a uninstalled wooden pole on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the entire play area's surface was dug out and is awaiting rubber pour and play surfacing.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed tree root by fence causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 10, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: lotion. The item(s) was/were located on table in hallway.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 8 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 1, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 31, 2024
The floors located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape adhesive on the floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due August 1, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): E.A., S.D., G.H., S.H., M.K., C.P., E.S., M.S. and M.S.
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 31, 2024
The walls located in Tumble Town was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due August 1, 2024
The walls located Room 5 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 31, 2024
The floors located Room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive dots peeling off the floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 31, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of weeds in the play area..
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 1, 2024
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the plastic edging, was not in good condition as evidenced by pegs were not flush with the edging causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 1, 2024
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the train, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the roof.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jul 2024 Annual visit 13 findings
Annual visit · July 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements
The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): E.A., S.D., G.H., S.H., M.K., C.P., E.S., M.S. and M.S.
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 16, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on top of cubbies lockers.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The floors located Room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive dots peeling off the floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of weeds in the play area..
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the train, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the roof.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 16, 2024
The floors located In room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape coming up on floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The floors located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape adhesive on the floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in Tumble Town was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located Room 5 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 16, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Teacher's Purse. The item(s) was/were located on top of a counter.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 16, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked desk drawers and on top of a desk.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the plastic edging, was not in good condition as evidenced by pegs were not flush with the edging causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due July 16, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 741-8031
- Website
- christpk.com
- Address
- 6700 NW 72nd St
- License
- 002254340, active
- Ages
- ages 2-5
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · christpk.com
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · christpk.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff — christpk.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 · christpk.com
- Ages — Checked July 2026 · christpk.com
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov