Pleasant Hill · Licensed center
Creative Kids Preschool LLC
A center in Pleasant Hill, licensed for 89 children. The state cited something at 13 of 13 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 13 of 13 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
- July 31, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 28, 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.
Jul 2026 Compliance verification visit 12 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 31, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 18, 2026
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 July 7, 2026
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due May 21, 2026
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due May 21, 2026
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due May 21, 2026
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.S., P.M., and A.W.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due May 22, 2026
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: M.S. needs 5 hours, C.S. needs 6 hours, S.V. needs 8 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due May 22, 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: C.B. needs 11.5 hours, L.B. needs 11.5 hours, E.C. needs 8 hours, P.S. needs 1 hour, and A.W. needs 11 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due May 22, 2026
A.K., M.S., C.S., S.V., and C.S. 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 May 18, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.S. 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 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due July 28, 2026
Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 22, 2026
Child A 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 June 3, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K. and S.V.
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 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 21, 2026
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 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
A.K., M.S., C.S., S.V., and C.S. 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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: C.B. needs 11.5 hours, L.B. needs 11.5 hours, E.C. needs 8 hours, P.S. needs 1 hour, and A.W. needs 11 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
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: M.S. needs 5 hours, C.S. needs 6 hours, S.V. needs 8 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.S., P.M., and A.W.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.S. 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 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care
Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Child A 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
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K. and S.V.
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.
Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 27, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due January 27, 2026
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: M.A. needs 1 hour, A.B. needs 4 hours, L.B. needs 2 hours, and K.M. needs 2 hours..
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due October 22, 2025
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Crystal Russell and Michelle Donovan.
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.
Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor, Parents Choice Diaper Ointment, Desitin Max Strength diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located in white cabinet by the bathroom in the 2's room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: S.S.R., W.O.N., Members Mark Disinfecting Wipes, G.V. T.B.C., and V.D. in Toilet Cleaner. The item(s) was/were located Unlocked staff bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2025
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 21, 2025
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
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: M.A. needs 1 hour, A.B. needs 4 hours, L.B. needs 2 hours, and K.M. needs 2 hours..
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due October 21, 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: A.B. needs 1 hour, C.B. needs 11 hours, M.D. needs 1 hour, R.R. needs 5 hours, and C.R. needs 4.5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due June 18, 2025
Addison Bracken 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 October 21, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.W. and A.B. 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 August 6, 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: M.C., B.L., and C.S.
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 Crystal Russell and Michelle Donovan.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due October 21, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for L.B., H.C., B.L., K.M., R.R., C.S., A.W., and A.B.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 21, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Staff purse. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in Infant room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (14) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due June 18, 2025
The facility was observed using an extension cord in Pre K room.
Required correction: Extension cords shall not be used.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 17, 2025
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: S.S.R., W.O.N., Members Mark Disinfecting Wipes, G.V. T.B.C., and V.D. in Toilet Cleaner. The item(s) was/were located Unlocked staff bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
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: Aquaphor, Parents Choice Diaper Ointment, Desitin Max Strength diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located in white cabinet by the bathroom in the 2's room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (14) (C) · Fire Safety
The facility was observed using an extension cord in Pre K room.
Required correction: Extension cords shall not be used.
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: M.A. needs 1 hour, A.B. needs 4 hours, L.B. needs 2 hours, and K.M. needs 2 hours..
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
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: A.B. needs 1 hour, C.B. needs 11 hours, M.D. needs 1 hour, R.R. needs 5 hours, and C.R. needs 4.5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Addison Bracken 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. and A.B. 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: M.C., B.L., and C.S.
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
Criminal background check results were not on file for L.B., H.C., B.L., K.M., R.R., C.S., A.W., and A.B.
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 Crystal Russell and Michelle Donovan.
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.
Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 31, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due January 30, 2025
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: S.B. needs 9.5 hours, C.R. needs 10.50, P.S. needs 9.5, D.W. needs .5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due December 13, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.C., M.E., M.A., R.R., C.S., and T.K. 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.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 11, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.B., C.B., S.B., V.C., A.C., M.D., M.E., M.E., Tonya O'Kelly, C.R., P.S., D.W., J.W., M.A., S.W., S.D., R.R., K.C., and T.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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due September 11, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due September 11, 2024
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency 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 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due September 11, 2024
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.E., P.S., M.A., S.W., C.S., R.R., T.K.
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: S.B. needs 9.5 hours, C.R. needs 10.50, P.S. needs 9.5, D.W. needs .5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due September 17, 2024
A.C., M.S., M.A., S.W., C.S., H.C., S.D., R.R., K.C., and T.K. 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.C., M.E., M.A., R.R., C.S., and T.K. 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 17, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.W., R.R., C.S., H.C. and T.K.
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.
Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 10 findings
Supplemental visit · August 30, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.B., C.B., S.B., V.C., A.C., M.D., M.E., M.E., Tonya O'Kelly, C.R., P.S., D.W., J.W., M.A., S.W., S.D., R.R., K.C., and T.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 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due June 11, 2024
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency 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 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.E., P.S., M.A., S.W., C.S., R.R., T.K.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due August 15, 2024
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: C.B. needs 1 hour.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
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: S.B. needs 9.5 hours, C.R. needs 10.50, P.S. needs 9.5, D.W. needs .5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
A.C., M.S., M.A., S.W., C.S., H.C., S.D., R.R., K.C., and T.K. 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.C., M.E., M.A., R.R., C.S., and T.K. 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.W., R.R., C.S., H.C. and T.K.
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 monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 3, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.B., C.B., S.B., V.C., A.C., M.D., M.E., M.E., Tonya O'Kelly, C.R., P.S., D.W., J.W., M.A., S.W., S.D., R.R., K.C., and T.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 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 3, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 staff purses. The item(s) was/were located in the Pre-K room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B.
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency 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 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.E., P.S., M.A., S.W., C.S., R.R., T.K.
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: C.B. needs 1 hour.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
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: S.B. needs 9.5 hours, C.R. needs 10.50, P.S. needs 9.5, D.W. needs .5 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
A.C., M.S., M.A., S.W., C.S., H.C., S.D., R.R., K.C., and T.K. 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.C., M.E., M.A., R.R., C.S., and T.K. 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.W., R.R., C.S., H.C. and T.K.
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.
Jan 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 31, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 31, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: wall paint. The item(s) was/were located in the cabinet in the one's room with out a working lock on the cabinet or bathroom door.
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 · Correction due January 31, 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 was not in good condition in that was missing a section of fence that is being repaired. .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 31, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black mats are sticking up and causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 31, 2024
Furniture/equipment, rocking chair, in one's room was not in good condition as evidenced by rips in the cover and stained/dirty.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 17, 2023
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: wall paint. The item(s) was/were located in the cabinet in the one's room with out a working lock on the cabinet or bathroom door.
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 was not in good condition in that was missing a section of fence that is being repaired. .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
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 black mats are sticking up and causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, rocking chair, in one's room was not in good condition as evidenced by rips in the cover and stained/dirty.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 26, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 26, 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.B. needs 3 hours, C.R. needs 3 hours, and G.S. needs 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.
Sep 2023 Supplemental visit 18 findings
Supplemental visit · September 8, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 9, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located in toddler room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt on wall behind door.
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 9, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located in Toddler room was/were not clean as evidenced by adhesive residue on white molding on door.
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 9, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located in the preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by adhesive residue in door frame.
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 May 2, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located in Prek was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt on wall by bathroom.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (F) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 2, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Outdoor play equipment, s hook on swing chain, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 3, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Outdoor equipment, gate, in between playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by it is broken and held closed by a tied towel.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 9, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Outdoor equipment, log cabin, in younger playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by hole where door connected has jagged edges.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 9, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Outdoor equipment, house with blue roof, in in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by hole with small crack where door connects.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 12, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Outdoor equipment, tic tac toe board, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · No longer displayed by the state
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.B. needs 3 hours, C.R. needs 3 hours, and G.S. needs 3 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 27, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.R. and D.W. 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 April 27, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
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: D.W.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 2, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 11, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 9, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on purple wall.
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 May 2, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located in toddlers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint on outlet cover.
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 May 2, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located in toddler was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
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- Phone
- (816) 668-7450
- Website
- enrollcreativekids.com
- Address
- 1903 Van Hoy Dr
- License
- 002876099, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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