Liberty · Licensed center

Early Explorers Learning Center, LLC

A center in Liberty, licensed for 80 children. The state cited something at 10 of 10 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

Not published

What it costs

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Shortlist can ask Early Explorers Learning Center, LLC for what it has not published: how they teach, who is with the children and for how long, 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

Routine visits: 10 of 10 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.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
January 28, 2026
On file
10 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was January 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.

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 17 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 28, 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 4, 2025

The walls located in twos room 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 4, 2025

The walls located in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on window 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 November 4, 2025

The floors located in the Threes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cracked tile.

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 ceilings located in two year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.

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 November 4, 2025

Furniture/equipment, door knob, in on boys bathroom in Threes B was not in good condition as evidenced by knob was broken.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due January 28, 2026

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B.

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 4, 2025

Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue pole and red legs.

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 November 4, 2025

Outdoor equipment, mat, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn causing a tripping hazard.

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 November 4, 2025

Outdoor equipment, awning, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn areas.

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 November 4, 2025

Outdoor equipment, log cabin, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic by window.

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 November 4, 2025

Outdoor equipment, tree house climbing piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic in green area.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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: J.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) (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: T.A. needs 1 hour, E.C. needs 3 hours, A.E. needs 0.75 hours, and A.P. needs 2 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.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 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service

The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by snack did not have 2 different food components .

Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 23, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 23, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff restroom door was standing open.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 23, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located in cubby box.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The floors located in the Threes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cracked tile.

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

The walls located in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on window frame.

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, door knob, in on boys bathroom in Threes B was not in good condition as evidenced by knob was broken.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, tree house climbing piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic in green area.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue pole and red legs.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, mat, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn causing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, awning, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn areas.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, log cabin, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic by window.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · June 24, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 3. · Child Care Program · Correction due June 24, 2025

Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by On June 23, 2025, Mercy Russell, Caregiver, inappropriately picked up a four year old child by the arms when trying to get him into the classroom. He fell onto the classroom floor when Mercy Russell let go of his arms. This was witnessed by the Director G.C. The facility's response to this inappropriate discipline was to terminate Mercy Russell's employment on June 23, 2025. .

Required correction: Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 12, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 12, 2025

Furniture/equipment, Teacher's chair, in Fives classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by vinyl peeling off arms of a chair.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 12, 2025

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mats in Ones have peeling vinyl.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 10, 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: G.C. needs 1.5 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 12, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for S.G., M.G., G.C., and C.O.

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

Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 23, 2025

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

Furniture/equipment, Teacher's chair, in Fives classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by vinyl peeling off arms of a chair.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mats in Ones have peeling vinyl.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due January 23, 2025

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: E.C. and M.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) (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: G.C. needs 1.5 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 23, 2025

One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 23, 2025

One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 23, 2025

One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 23, 2025

One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of 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 S.G., M.G., G.C., and C.O.

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

Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 10, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 26, 2024

The walls located in the fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding was coming off of wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 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 was not in good condition in that it has chipping paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due August 26, 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 26, 2024

Furniture/equipment, door, in in break room accessible to children was not in good condition as evidenced by hinge was broken.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 26, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by screw sticking out of kitchen unit in the Fours room.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 26, 2024

Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on hand rail and fireman's pole.

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 October 10, 2024

Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding is coming off on one side of the landing.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 15, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 15, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 15, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace door was unlocked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

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

The walls located in the fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding was coming off of wall.

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

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 it has chipping paint.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, door, in in break room accessible to children was not in good condition as evidenced by hinge was broken.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 15, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the shelves with toys in the Twos room were turned facing the wall.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 15, 2024

Outdoor equipment, little tykes house, in younger playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes sign has chipped edges.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by screw sticking out of kitchen unit in the Fours room.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on hand rail and fireman's pole.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding is coming off on one side of the landing.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due July 15, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: E.C. 8 hours, A.P. .50 hours, K.S. 3 hours, and M.V. 1.5 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.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Supplemental visit 11 findings

Supplemental visit · April 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 7, 2024

The walls located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by crack in wall.

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) 2. D. · Correction due February 7, 2024

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 7, 2024

Outdoor equipment, plastic caterpillar, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by crack in plastic with jagged edges.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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: E.C. 8 hours, A.P. .50 hours, K.S. 3 hours, and M.V. 1.5 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · Correction due February 7, 2024

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. · Correction due February 7, 2024

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. · Correction due February 7, 2024

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. · Correction due February 7, 2024

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. · Correction due February 7, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One OE child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. · Correction due April 16, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one LS child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 16 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 18, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 18, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff room door was standing open .

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 18, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in lower shelf of cubby cabinet in Pre K room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The walls located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by crack in wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 18, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on the lower cubby cabinet in 4'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 January 18, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: screwdriver. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in 2's room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, plastic caterpillar, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by crack in plastic with jagged edges.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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: E.C. 8 hours, A.P. .50 hours, K.S. 3 hours, and M.V. 1.5 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E.

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One OE child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F.

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one LS child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 18, 2024

One NM child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 20, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 16, 2023

The floors located infant room over the play pens was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 16, 2023

Outdoor equipment, infant/toddler playground, in tunnel was not in good condition as evidenced by broken pieces on bottom of tunnel with screws exposed.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone
(816) 781-2211
Address
7 Victory Dr
License
002341531, active
Ownership
For-profit

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