Kansas City · Licensed center

Corporate Kids, 601 LLC

A center in Kansas City, licensed for 110 children. The state cited something at 11 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 11 of 11 cited something

Across Kansas City-area centers, the state cites something at about 8 in 9 routine visits (2,101 visits).

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
June 23, 2026
On file
11 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings · 4 complaint investigations
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was December 17, 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.

Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 23, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in Kitties, Puppies, giraffes (bathroom door), Leopards (outside wall), and Move and groove, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and chipping paint, and cracked baseboard.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.

Required correction: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by turf is curling creating a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in leopards was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 17, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 17, 2025

The ceilings located in Giraffes and Wolves was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom and dusty ceiling tiles.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 11, 2025

There was evidence of dirt/debris in that rocking chair in lambs room soiled.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due December 11, 2025

Larry Groce (Cook) 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 25-500.192 (6) (A) · Health Care · Correction due December 11, 2025

Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver did not wash hands after cleaning a child's nose.

Required correction: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · December 10, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of dirt/debris in that rocking chair in lambs room soiled.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The ceilings located in Giraffes and Wolves was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom and dusty ceiling tiles.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

Larry Groce (Cook) 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 25-500.192 (6) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver did not wash hands after cleaning a child's nose.

Required correction: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED

Complaint · November 6, 2025

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A)

In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2025

The walls located in ducklings and lambs, and wolves and kitten doors was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2025

The floors located in sharks was/were not clean as evidenced by tape peeling/residue.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due June 18, 2025

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1".

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 12, 2024

The walls located in leopards & lambs was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue ( under bathroom light switch, cabinet, plexiglass, and red display board).

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 12, 2024

The walls located sharks (bathroom) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes .

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 10, 2024

The floors located in lions room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 12, 2024

Furniture/equipment, toy house, in leopards was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due December 17, 2024

The medical examination report on file for W.J. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due December 17, 2024

A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: W.J.

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 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due December 12, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Wanda Johnson.

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.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · December 9, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in lions room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in leopards & lambs was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue ( under bathroom light switch, cabinet, plexiglass, and red display board).

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located sharks (bathroom) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes .

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, toy house, in leopards was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports

The medical examination report on file for W.J. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: W.J.

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 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Wanda Johnson.

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.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED

Complaint · September 19, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1.

Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3.

Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED

Complaint · August 9, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(A)

The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED

Complaint · July 25, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(A)

The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 21, 2024

The walls located in infant area (plexi) and move and groove (mirror), ducklings (shelf), kangaroos (bathroom door) was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2024

The walls located in infant area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by partition loose.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2024

The ceilings located in giraffes & leopards (bathroom), ducklings, move and groove was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 5, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The ceilings located in giraffes & leopards (bathroom), ducklings, move and groove was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in infant area (plexi) and move and groove (mirror), ducklings (shelf), kangaroos (bathroom door) was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in infant area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by partition loose.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · April 3, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 3, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.C., A.L., S.M., D.P., R.J., C.A., A.A. 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.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Supplemental visit 9 findings

Supplemental visit · March 28, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 18, 2024

The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.

Required correction: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 26, 2024

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.75 inches.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 28, 2023

There was evidence of rodents/droppings in Lions room.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 28, 2023

There was evidence of insects in Lions room.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 21, 2024

The floors located in Kangaroos, giraffes, turtles, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles, broken tiles and tape peeling off floor.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 28, 2023

The ceilings located in Leopards bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 21, 2024

Furniture/equipment, changing table cabinets/cubbies, in kangaroos and leopards rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due March 28, 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.C., A.L., S.M., D.P., R.J., C.A.

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 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.C., A.L., S.M., D.P., R.J., C.A., A.A. 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.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · December 21, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in Kangaroos, giraffes, turtles, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles, broken tiles and tape peeling off floor.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of rodents/droppings in Lions room.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B) · Licensing Process · Correction due December 21, 2023

The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.

Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D) · Licensing Process · Correction due December 21, 2023

The name, address and telephone number of the manager(s) was not prominently posted near the license.

Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 21, 2023

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that missing outlet covers.

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 December 21, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, batteries, tacks. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.75 inches.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.

Required correction: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of insects in Lions room.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The ceilings located in Leopards bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, changing table cabinets/cubbies, in kangaroos and leopards rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.C., A.L., S.M., D.P., R.J., C.A., A.A. 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.C., A.L., S.M., D.P., R.J., C.A.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

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Phone
(816) 426-3895
Address
601 E 12th St Ste 146
License
002835310, active
Ownership
For-profit

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