Kansas City · Licensed center

Inspire Early Education Center LLC

A center in Kansas City, licensed for 80 children. The state cited something at 10 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

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Who cares for your child

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What it costs

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 10 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
April 21, 2026
On file
11 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was April 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.

Apr 2026 Reinspection visit 2 findings

Reinspection visit · April 21, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that you could see wires behind it in pre-k 2 classroom. Had tape over it but needs to be fixed.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due April 21, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 2 to 5, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 13, 2026

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that you could see wires behind it in pre-k 2 classroom. Had tape over it but needs to be fixed.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 2 to 5, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 17, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 7, 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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 4.5 inches inside the play structure fence in the right corner when entering.

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 14, 2025

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 14, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Z.H. and K.K.

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.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 9, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 9, 2025

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 facing the wall and the mirror that was in place was not staying up/in place to see the group.

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

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 4.5 inches inside the play structure fence in the right corner when entering.

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 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due October 9, 2025

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Z.H. and K.K.

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.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 11 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 18, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 14, 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 November 18, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.A., A.A., S.H., Z.H., R.K., K.K., B.M., Z.M., M.M., R.N., E.T., and J.W. 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 November 18, 2024

The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wall to the left of the door closest to the entrance door has 2 little holes and chipping paint because of the holes.

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 18, 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches at the bottom of the gate door in the middle of the fence on the infant/toddler play area.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a hole in the Infant Toddler play area in the concrete creating a hole that children can trip and fall on concrete.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · Correction due November 18, 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 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due November 18, 2024

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

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

1 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.

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

1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due November 18, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Siham Abdulhafiz, Bobbie McWilliams, Enathager Tenna, and Jackie Weston.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 18, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for H.M.

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 monitoring visit 11 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 10, 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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.A., A.A., S.H., Z.H., R.K., K.K., B.M., Z.M., M.M., R.N., E.T., and J.W. 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

The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wall to the left of the door closest to the entrance door has 2 little holes and chipping paint because of the holes.

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches at the bottom of the gate door in the middle of the fence on the infant/toddler play area.

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

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 a hole in the Infant Toddler play area in the concrete creating a hole that children can trip and fall on concrete.

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

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 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

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

1 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.

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

1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Siham Abdulhafiz, Bobbie McWilliams, Enathager Tenna, and Jackie Weston.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for H.M.

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

Mar 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · March 14, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 12, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · March 8, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (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.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Supplemental visit 11 findings

Supplemental visit · January 31, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 18, 2023

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 October 18, 2023

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.A. and K.K., 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 November 1, 2023

The walls located in the preschool green room in the middle of the facility was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on at least 2 different walls.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due October 27, 2023

An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · Correction due October 27, 2023

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 October 27, 2023

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 October 27, 2023

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 October 27, 2023

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. F. · Correction due October 27, 2023

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 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) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 27, 2023

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

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 18, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-500.052 (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 A.A. and K.K., 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

The walls located in the preschool green room in the middle of the facility was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on at least 2 different walls.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures

An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

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. F.

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 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) (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

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Phone
(816) 612-7729
Address
1019 Admiral Blvd
License
002613381, active
Ownership
For-profit

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