Liberty · Licensed center
Kidzone Creations, LLC
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 113 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at its 1 licensing inspection, in October 2026.
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Licensing inspections
Oct 1, 20264 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in drawers in the Two year old bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B.
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
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: L.E.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Health Care (4) (B) 2. B.
“There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 2 child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.192
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 1 licensing inspection, so there is no comparison yet.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- October 1, 2026
- On file
- 1 visit, October 2026 — it cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- Correction was due October 1, 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.
Oct 2026 Post licensing visit 4 findings
Post licensing visit · October 1, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 1, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in drawers in the Two year old bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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 · 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: L.E.
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 25-500.192 · Health Care (4) (B) 2. B.
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 2 child(ren).
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
Nov 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · November 15, 2024
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. · Child Care Program
Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)6. · Child Care Program
Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior shall be used with infants and toddlers.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. · Child Care Program
Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. · Child Care Program
No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Dec 2023 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · December 6, 2023
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(E) · Nutrition and Food Service
One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(L) · Nutrition and Food Service
Drinking water shall be located conveniently near playrooms and the playground so children may be free to drink as they wish. Water fountains or individual cups shall be used.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)2. · Personnel
Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.092(3)(D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. · Child Care Program
Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. · Child Care Program
No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Sep 2023 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · September 12, 2023
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) · Health Care
In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Required correction: The facility shall conduct a staff meeting to review the center's policies and all licensing rules and regulations regarding accidents and injuries. Specifically, 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) which states, "In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions." The facility must provide the Section for Child Care Regulation with a statement, signed by all staff (paid employees or unpaid volunteers), to indicate they understand and agree to follow those rules and regulations.
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What staff are paid
- Teachers
- $15 an hourJob posting, seen October 2026
Details
- Phone
- (816) 429-5521
- Address
- 1001 Middlebrook Dr, Liberty, 64068
- License
- 003188518
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Sources and dates
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What staff are paid
- Teachers — Checked October 2026 kidzonecreations.com
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 kidzonecreations.com
- Address — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Who runs it — Checked November 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 191 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 57 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 56; large is 135 to 729.