Gladstone · Licensed center
Kids Kingdom
A center in Gladstone, licensed for 74 children. The state cited something at 11 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).
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
Not published
What it costs
Not published
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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.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 3, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 29, 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.
Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 3, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 29, 2026
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due June 29, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.C. 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 June 29, 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: R.C.
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.
Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 24, 2026
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: vasoline & diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located unlocked bathroom closet.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.C. 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: R.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 24, 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.
Dec 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · December 31, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 31, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open office doors and open storage closests.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 28, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 23, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 24, 2025
Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on red rails.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 17, 2025
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 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 17, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Balmex. The item(s) was/were located on top shelf of cubby in cubby 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 June 17, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in Prek room on teacher desk.
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 17, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on top of shelf in 2/3'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 June 17, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located in Twos room in unlocked cabinet.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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 red rails.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 17, 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.
Dec 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 30, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 30, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door 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 December 30, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located on the teacher's desk.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 30, 2024
Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground piece was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on frame.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 23, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 23, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Sep 2024 Supplemental visit 7 findings
Supplemental visit · September 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 16, 2024
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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 11, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing through resilient surface causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 11, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds on younger playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 11, 2024
Outdoor equipment, red railings large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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 July 11, 2024
Outdoor equipment, red fire truck, in in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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 July 11, 2024
Outdoor equipment, landing of large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding on side has come loose leaving a jagged edge.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 20, 2024
Four child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
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 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 20, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was 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 June 20, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors, diaper cream, sanitize wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawers and closet.
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 · Correction due June 20, 2024
The walls located Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by window ledge has chipping areas.
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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds on younger playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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 landscaping material showing through resilient surface causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 20, 2024
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 20, 2024
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by yellow shelf in three year old room has chipping paint.
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, landing of large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding on side has come loose leaving a jagged edge.
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, red railings large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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, red fire truck, in in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · January 11, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 11, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked closet.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 15, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 6, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Outdoor equipment, metal frame bus, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling and chipping paint.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due July 6, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.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 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due September 14, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
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 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due July 6, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Required correction: The official license shall be posted.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 436-9800
- Website
- kidskingdomkc.com
- Address
- 6968 N Broadway St
- License
- 001988685, active
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All checked July 2026.
State record
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — kidskingdomkc.com