Blue Springs · Licensed family home
Doran, Laura C
At a glance
- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 11 of its 12 licensing inspections since October 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Oct 2, 20261 citation
Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
“Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was the back corner of the outdoor play area on the resilient surface.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (D)
Jun 10, 20264 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.S., household member within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Laura Doran needs 6.75 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for B.S., household member who is now 18 years of age.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Apr 7, 20264 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.S., household member within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Laura Doran needs 6.75 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for B.S., household member who is now 18 years of age.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Oct 7, 20252 citations
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 exposed black landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8.
Sep 4, 20252 citations
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 exposed black landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8.
Jul 1, 20255 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1
“Furniture/equipment, the adult rocking chair, in approved childcare space was unsafe as evidenced by the openings on the back are large enough for a child's head to get stuck (observed this happen during inspection).”
5 CSR 25-400.095
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Outdoor equipment, outdoor toys, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken plastic pieces.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Laura Doran needs documentation of 1.5 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Apr 4, 20255 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1
“Furniture/equipment, the adult rocking chair, in approved childcare space was unsafe as evidenced by the openings on the back are large enough for a child's head to get stuck (observed this happen during inspection).”
5 CSR 25-400.095
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Outdoor equipment, outdoor toys, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken plastic pieces.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Laura Doran needs documentation of 1.5 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
- Oct 11, 2024Nothing cited
Sep 26, 20241 citation
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
Aug 20, 20242 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
Apr 17, 20242 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
Oct 24, 20232 citations
Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one outlet cover missing from an outlet.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to furnace room was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E)
The state cited rules at 11 of this home's 12 inspections. Most Kansas City-area family homes inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this home did: 58% of 48.
How all 48 Kansas City-area family homes inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 48 Kansas City-area family homes the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- Some58%This home
- All42%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- October 2, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 10, 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.
Oct 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · October 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (D) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was the back corner of the outdoor play area on the resilient surface.
Required correction: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children.
Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 29, 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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 10, 2026
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.S., household member 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 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due June 10, 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: Laura Doran needs 6.75 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 10, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for B.S., household member who is now 18 years of age.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 7, 2026
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) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.S., household member 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 25-400.105 (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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Laura Doran needs 6.75 more 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 B.S., household member who is now 18 years of age.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due October 6, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by exposed black landscaping material posing 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 October 6, 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.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 4, 2025
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 exposed black landscaping material posing 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
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.
Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 30, 2025
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due May 28, 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 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1 · Correction due May 28, 2025
Furniture/equipment, the adult rocking chair, in approved childcare space was unsafe as evidenced by the openings on the back are large enough for a child's head to get stuck (observed this happen during inspection).
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 28, 2025
Outdoor equipment, outdoor toys, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken plastic pieces.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due July 1, 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: Laura Doran needs documentation of 1.5 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
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 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1
Furniture/equipment, the adult rocking chair, in approved childcare space was unsafe as evidenced by the openings on the back are large enough for a child's head to get stuck (observed this happen during inspection).
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, outdoor toys, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken plastic pieces.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Laura Doran needs documentation of 1.5 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 19, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · August 20, 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.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 18, 2024
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 17, 2024
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 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 24, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due October 24, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 25, 2026
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one outlet cover missing from an outlet.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due October 24, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 25, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to furnace room was unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 228-0074
- Address
- 21304 E 50th Terrace Dr S, Blue Springs, 64015
- License
- 000835789
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 89 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.