Parkville · Licensed center
Exploring Minds Academy - Creekside NW, Inc
A center in Parkville, licensed for 81 children. The state cited something at 5 of 5 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
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
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What it costs
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 5 of 5 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
- June 24, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since September 2025 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 24, 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.
Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 16 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 24, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
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 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
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 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 24, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: butt paste. The item(s) was/were located unlocked diaper changing cabinet .
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 24, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach. The item(s) was/were located bathroom counter in between PS1 & PS2.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 24, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by unlocked HVAC room in SA2.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
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 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due June 24, 2026
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.H. and S.H.
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 · 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: B.R. and P.P.
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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1/5/2026 and 10/20/2025.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and 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: J.E., S.H., B.R., and M.M.
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 J.E., M.H., S.H., B.R., and M.M. 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) (A) · Health Care
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for B.R.
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 Reinspection visit 4 findings
Reinspection visit · January 29, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 29, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open kitchen door.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due January 29, 2026
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 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due January 26, 2026
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due January 26, 2026
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children , ages one 4 year old, three 3 year olds, two 2 year olds and one 1 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 20, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 20, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream and Vaseline. The item(s) was/were located unlocked diaper changing table in the Infant 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 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 20, 2026
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children , ages one 4 year old, three 3 year olds, two 2 year olds and one 1 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 27, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due October 27, 2025
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 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due October 27, 2025
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Nicole Rainey, Brian Meyer, and Maddox Meyer, who was hired on 8/25/2025.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 27, 2025
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by medical examination section missing check box for Saryeia Fleurjuste.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 27, 2025
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 6/30/2025.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due October 27, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for Nicole Rainey,Brian Meyer, and Maddox Meyer.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Sep 2025 Post licensing visit 11 findings
Post licensing visit · September 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach spray, diaper creams, Swiffer spray. The item(s) was/were located on low shelves, in unlocked cabinets, and on bathroom floor.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025
There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler 2 (sticky residue on table).
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
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 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Nicole Rainey, Brian Meyer, and Maddox Meyer, who was hired on 8/25/2025.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by medical examination section missing check box for Saryeia Fleurjuste.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 6/30/2025.
Required correction: Child medical requirements 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 Nicole Rainey,Brian Meyer, and Maddox Meyer.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 612-0661
- Address
- 16100 Round Tripper St Ste 120
- License
- 003074462, active
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