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Goddard School Liberty Mo

A center in Kansas City, licensed for 156 children. The state cited something at 11 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

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What it costs

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 11 of 11 cited something

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

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

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
March 18, 2026
On file
11 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was March 18, 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.

Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 18, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 10, 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 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 18, 2026

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 18, 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: A.J. .75 hrs, C.J. 1.25, A.L. 1hr.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due March 18, 2026

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: C.S. & Miranda Senter.

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) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due February 10, 2026

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by no box checked in the medical examination section for Emory Kitahara.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due February 10, 2026

2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 10, 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 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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: A.J. .75 hrs, C.J. 1.25, A.L. 1hr.

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

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: C.S. & Miranda Senter.

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) (D) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by no box checked in the medical examination section for Emory Kitahara.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 8, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 4, 2025

The walls located in room 5 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.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 19, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 19, 2025

There was evidence of dirt/debris in that diapering mat in room 3 was stained. .

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

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

The walls located in room 5 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 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 19, 2025

Outdoor equipment, basketball, in garden area was not in good condition as evidenced by leather peeling .

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 24, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. · Correction due February 24, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 10 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due February 24, 2025

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by form for Arianna Jordan-Warfield not dated and statement not checked .

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due February 24, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Ashlie Austin.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 6, 2025

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

The ceilings located in room 6 bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing.

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 February 6, 2025

The floors located rooms 4 & 7 was/were not clean as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.

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

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

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 10 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

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

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by form for Arianna Jordan-Warfield not dated and statement not checked .

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Ashlie Austin.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · September 11, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Meyers air freshner. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked staff bathrooms.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance verification visit 10 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 2, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 27, 2024

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 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 1, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 16, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.M. 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 April 16, 2024

The walls located in room 7 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 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 16, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by holes in grassy area creating tripping hazards.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due April 16, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.M., J.M., S.J.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due April 16, 2024

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: S.J. 1 hour.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due April 16, 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: A.A. 2.5 hours; Alexis Kuker-needs 8 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 16, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.B. and A.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 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due April 16, 2024

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.M.

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 15 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 26, 2024

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 (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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.M. 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 February 26, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Meyers air freshner. The item(s) was/were located unlocked bathroom.

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 room 7 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 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 26, 2024

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located near the hand washing sink facing the larger area of the room.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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 holes in grassy area creating tripping hazards.

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

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

The ceilings located in rooms 8 and 9 (bathrooms) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing tiles.

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

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

The floors located in room 5 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticker peeling off floor.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, changing table, in room 4 was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty table and mat.

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

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.M., J.M., S.J.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

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: S.J. 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: A.A. 2.5 hours; Alexis Kuker-needs 8 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 M.B. and A.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 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.M.

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

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

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · November 30, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 30, 2023

The walls located in get set and Preschool-2 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.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Supplemental visit 3 findings

Supplemental visit · November 29, 2023

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

The walls located in get set and Preschool-2 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 October 19, 2023

The ceilings located in several rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 19, 2023

Furniture/equipment, changing table and table , in in toddlers/room 4 and Pre-K1 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

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

State licensing record

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Phone
(816) 429-1919
Address
8441 NE Shoal Creek Valley Dr
License
002887792, active
Ownership
For-profit
Chain
The Goddard School, a franchise
Owner
This school is owned by its franchisee. The Goddard School brand is owned by Sycamore Partners, a private-equity firm.

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