Kansas City · Licensed center

Grow in Peace Child Care

What the state has found

Routine visits: 12 of 12 cited something

Kansas City-area centers: the state cites something at about 8 in 9 routine visits.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
June 3, 2026
On file
12 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was May 21, 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 verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · June 3, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 21, 2026

Furniture/equipment, the cabinet the refrigerator site in, in the toddler II room was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed unfinished plywood and loose piece of wood at bottom.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 29, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 29, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: power mop solution . The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool 3 room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

Furniture/equipment, the cabinet the refrigerator site in, in the toddler II room was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed unfinished plywood and loose piece of wood at bottom.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 4, 2025

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 ceilings located in the 2s room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the tile is 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 November 4, 2025

The walls located 2s room by the cots 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 bathroom by the toilet in the 3s and 4s 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 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 4, 2025

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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 37" on the NW side of the playground by the gate.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 4, 2025

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by one rug in the 4s and 5s room was dirty.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 21, 2025

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

The ceilings located in the 2s room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the tile is 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

The walls located 2s room by the cots 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 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 21, 2025

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one missing outlet cover in 4s and 5s room.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

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: spray sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on the TV table outside the bathrooms.

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 the bathroom by the toilet in the 3s and 4s 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 (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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 37" on the NW side of the playground by the gate.

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

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 one rug in the 4s and 5s room was dirty.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 21, 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 October 21, 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.

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 20, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 16, 2025

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by lightbulbs exposed in the toddler 1 room missing a cover.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 16, 2025

The ceilings located in the infant room by the camera and in the 2s bathroom (2 tiles) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.

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 May 16, 2025

Furniture/equipment, cabinet where the fridge is positioned, in in the toddler room was unsafe as evidenced by wood piece under the fridge is missing which leaves an opening under the fridge and unfinished wood.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 16, 2025

Outdoor equipment, 5 tricycles, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by missing the rubber grips on the handle bars.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 16, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by lightbulbs exposed in the toddler 1 room missing a cover.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

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

The ceilings located in the infant room by the camera and in the 2s bathroom (2 tiles) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.

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, cabinet where the fridge is positioned, in in the toddler room was unsafe as evidenced by wood piece under the fridge is missing which leaves an opening under the fridge and unfinished wood.

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, 5 tricycles, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by missing the rubber grips on the handle bars.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · November 22, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 30, 2024

The ceilings located 2s room (Amanda's) bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two stained ceiling tiles.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 17, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: D.C. and Restore floor cleaner and bottle of bleach solution . The item(s) was/were located on top of a cabinet within children's reach.

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 ceilings located 2s room (Amanda's) bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two stained ceiling tiles.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 17, 2024

two 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 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 17, 2024

one 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

Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · April 26, 2024

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

The ceilings located infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile with black dots (in corner by camera).

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

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 16, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door open allowing access.

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 ceilings located infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile with black dots (in corner by camera).

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

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · January 9, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 5, 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 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 24, 2023

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 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 24, 2023

Outdoor equipment, small red and blue plastic balls, in the preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat/broken.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 24, 2023

Furniture/equipment, diaper table , in Toddler 2 was not in good condition as evidenced by edge is detached and has tape hanging from it.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 24, 2023

Furniture/equipment, cabinet edge by fridge, in in Toddler 2 room was not in good condition as evidenced by unsealed wood.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 13, 2023

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) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 13, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of Glade spray. The item(s) was/were located in a preschool classroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 13, 2023

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet missing a cover.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 13, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two staff purses on low tables. The item(s) was/were located two preschool classrooms.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 13, 2023

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 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, cabinet edge by fridge, in in Toddler 2 room was not in good condition as evidenced by unsealed wood.

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, small red and blue plastic balls, in the preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat/broken.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, diaper table , in Toddler 2 was not in good condition as evidenced by edge is detached and has tape hanging from it.

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

State licensing record

How the comparison is built

Routine visits: across Kansas City-area centers, the state cites something at about 8 in 9 routine visits (2,148 visits).

Openings, child care subsidies, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.

How they teach

Faith-based

“The Christian Curriculum, “One in Christ”, allow the staff the means to plan for the children spiritually.”

What it costs

$1,147 a month for an infant

Infant$1,147
Toddler$1,126
Preschool$931

Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say whether these are full-time prices.

Part time
$372 to $831 a month
Application fee
$50

A day here

Hours
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year round
Schedule
full-week, part-week

Details

(816) 353-3910

Website
gipchildcare.org
Address
8240 A Blue Ridge Blvd
License
000789491, active
Established
1996

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How they teach

What it costs

  • Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Application fee — Checked July 2026 gipchildcare.org

State record

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

A day here

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.