Kansas City · Licensed center
Learning and Fun Preschool
A center in Kansas City, licensed for 102 children. The state cited something at 18 of 18 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
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
Shortlist can ask Learning and Fun Preschool for what it has not published: how they teach, who is with the children and for how long, what it costs, hours and late pickup, a typical day and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 18 of 18 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
- June 3, 2026
- On file
- 18 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 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.
Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 3, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 1, 2026
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 the gates on the north side of the playground had an opening that measured 4" after adjusting.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due April 30, 2026
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 29, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 29, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace door was unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 29, 2026
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 cover was missing in the 2s room.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets 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 the gates on the north side of the playground had an opening that measured 4" after adjusting.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 16 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 29, 2025
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due October 30, 2025
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by several (Rainbow and Caterpillar rooms) child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 28, 2025
The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint by the diaper changing station.
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 October 28, 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 the diaper changing surface is a pad on a countertop facing the wall.
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 · Correction due October 28, 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 4.5" on the south side of the I/T parking lot between the gate and the building.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due October 30, 2025
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2'.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (I) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 30, 2025
Outdoor play equipment had a rope wrapped around the base that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.
Required correction: Any item that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due October 28, 2025
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: L.F. (compliant 10/21), L.H., R.W., A.S., E.J., N.W., L.T., C.M.
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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 30, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Abry Seymore(compliant 10/28), Elese Jackson (compliant 10/29), Lanetta Todd 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 October 30, 2025
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: L.T.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due November 4, 2025
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 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 22, 2025
5 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
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 22, 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 22, 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 28, 2025
one 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due October 15, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for L.F., T.G., and C.H.
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.
Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 22 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 15, 2025
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.F., L.H., R.W., A.S., E.J., N.W., L.T., C.M.
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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.S., E.J., L.T. 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: L.T.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 15, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the Caterpillar room did not have covers.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 15, 2025
The ceilings located in the Caterpillar room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt buildup on the ceiling fan.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 15, 2025
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
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 was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located the diaper changing surface is a pad on a countertop facing the wall.
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 4.5" on the south side of the I/T parking lot between the gate and the building.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 15, 2025
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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint by the diaper changing station.
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 (1) (B) 1. A.
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by several (Rainbow and Caterpillar rooms) child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2'.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (I) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor play equipment had a rope wrapped around the base that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.
Required correction: Any item that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E) · Personnel · Correction due October 15, 2025
A caregiver was not sensitive to the capabilities, interests and problems of children in care as evidenced by Caregiver A.J. did not provide close supervision of a child with a diagnosis of autism who requires additional supervision. As a result, the child was able to pass through two gates unnoticed to leave the playground.
Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.
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 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program · Correction due October 15, 2025
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a 6-year-old child left the playground, passing through two gates, and crossed the side street by the playground before children told staff the child was out of the playground.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports
5 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
one 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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
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
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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for L.F., T.G., and C.H.
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.
Oct 2025 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · October 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E) · Personnel
A caregiver was not sensitive to the capabilities, interests and problems of children in care as evidenced by Caregiver A.J. did not provide close supervision of a child with a diagnosis of autism who requires additional supervision. As a result, the child was able to pass through two gates unnoticed to leave the playground.
Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a 6-year-old child left the playground, passing through two gates, and crossed the side street by the playground before children told staff the child was out of the playground.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 23, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6. · Personnel · Correction due September 23, 2025
The department did not receive notification of a director change.
Required correction: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due September 23, 2025
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.
Jun 2025 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · June 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6. · Personnel
The department did not receive notification of a director change.
Required correction: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.
May 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · May 6, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 5, 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 in the bathroom.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 18, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 18, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sanitizing spray and staff purse. The item(s) was/were located low tables in the SA area.
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 was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the bathroom.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · January 22, 2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 22, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for R.H. (no longer employed), T.L., K.D. (no longer employed), M.S. (compliant 1/14/25), E.J. (compliant 1/22/25), C.H. (compliant 1/10/25), N.H., C.H. (compliant 1/14/25), T.G. (compliant 1/14/25), B.C. (compliant 1/14/25), C.E. (compliant 1/14/25).
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.
Jan 2025 Supplemental visit 5 findings
Supplemental visit · January 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 3, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 15, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.E., T.G. (compliant 11/1).
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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 14, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.L., K.D., MAriah Shelton, N.H., R.H., C.E., B.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 January 14, 2025
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: T.L., K.D., M.S., C.E., R.H., B.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for R.H. (no longer employed), T.L., K.D. (no longer employed), M.S. (compliant 1/14/25), E.J., C.H. (compliant 1/10/25), N.H., C.H. (compliant 1/14/25), T.G. (compliant 1/14/25), B.C. (compliant 1/14/25), C.E. (compliant 1/14/25).
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.
Nov 2024 Reinspection visit 22 findings
Reinspection visit · November 1, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.222 (7) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 1, 2024
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were removed from the facility during hours the facility is open and operating.
Required correction: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (7) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 1, 2024
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by Director C.E. stated that she took staff files home to work on them. They were not available for review during inspection..
Required correction: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 1, 2024
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by 2nd page of one child's enrollment form was missing.
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
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 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 1, 2024
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 1, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by gate to the kitchen was not in place which allows access to the kitchen.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 1, 2024
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 an outlet cover in the preschool room by the kitchen.
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 November 1, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of disinfectant spray and two unmarked spray bottles. The item(s) was/were located on low tables in the preschool room near the kitchen.
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 November 1, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 3 vacuum cleaners and 1 steam cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the area outside the 2s room and in the preschool area by the kitchen.
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 November 1, 2024
The ceilings located in the 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.
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) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 1, 2024
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the carpeted area outside the 2s room was dirty.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 1, 2024
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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 1, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded 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 C.E., T.G. (compliant 11/1).
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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 1, 2024
Erica Anderson (compliant 11/1) and Ramaya Houston (neither are listed on MOPD report) - compliant 11/1 did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due November 1, 2024
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 6 weeks to 24 months, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.L., K.D., MAriah Shelton, N.H., R.H., C.E., B.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: T.L., K.D., M.S., C.E., R.H., B.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) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 1, 2024
four child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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 November 1, 2024
four 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) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 1, 2024
four 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for R.H., T.L., K.D., M.S., E.J., C.H., N.H., C.H., T.G., B.C., C.E.
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.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 21 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 16, 2024
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 electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet missing an outlet cover in the preschool room by the kitchen.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
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 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by gate to the kitchen was not in place which allows access to the kitchen.
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 October 16, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of Lysol cleaner and disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located on low shelves in an unlocked cabinet in the 2s room.
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 in the 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.
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) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the carpeted area outside the 2s room was dirty.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of disinfectant spray and two unmarked spray bottles. The item(s) was/were located on low tables in the preschool room near the kitchen.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 3 vacuum cleaners and 1 steam cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the area outside the 2s room and in the preschool area by the kitchen.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded 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 C.E., T.G., .
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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Erica Anderson and Ramaya Houston (neither are listed on MOPD report) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 6 weeks to 24 months, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (7) · Records and Reports
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were removed from the facility during hours the facility is open and operating.
Required correction: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1) · Records and Reports
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by 2nd page of one child's enrollment form was missing.
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
four child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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
four 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) (B) · Records and Reports
four 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 (7) · Records and Reports
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by Director C.E. stated that she took staff files home to work on them. They were not available for review during inspection..
Required correction: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for R.H.
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.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 28, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 28, 2024
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the fish tank top is covered with dust.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 28, 2024
An other area, the stage, with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.
Required correction: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
An other area, the stage, with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.
Required correction: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 26, 2024
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlet covers missing (2 in the 3s and 4s room and 1 by the fish tank).
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 April 26, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of Mr. Clean. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf in the 4s room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the fish tank top is covered with dust.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 26, 2024
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by 2 containers of fish food accessible on top of the fish tank.
Required correction: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.
Jan 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · January 31, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 29, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Jan 2024 Supplemental visit 16 findings
Supplemental visit · January 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 4, 2023
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 approved.
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 19, 2023
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.A., S.A., C.E., C.H., C.H., B.C., T.G., M.H., T.L., N.H., R.H., T.L. 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 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 7, 2023
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the top rail on the fencing on the north side of the preschool playground is detached with a sharp end exposed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 7, 2023
An other area, the stage, with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.
Required correction: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 13, 2023
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that missing plate in the pre-K/lunchroom area.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 7, 2023
Outdoor equipment, slide, in the outdoor I/T area was not in good condition as evidenced by crack/small hole in the slide.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 5. · Personnel · Correction due December 13, 2023
In the absence of the director, there was no responsible individual designated to be in charge of the facility.
Required correction: The facility shall designate someone in charge in the absence of the director/group home provider.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due December 6, 2023
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were all over 30 days (4 children).
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due December 6, 2023
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 3 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) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 13, 2023
6 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
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 December 6, 2023
3 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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 December 6, 2023
4 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 December 13, 2023
3 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 December 6, 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.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 6, 2023
3 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
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.
Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 21 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 18, 2023
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 L.A., S.A., C.E., C.H., C.H., B.C., T.G., M.H., T.L., N.H., R.H., T.L. 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) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 18, 2023
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 4 outlet covers missing .
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 18, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol wipes and spray air freshener . The item(s) was/were located on a low table in the 2s and 3s room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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 the top rail on the fencing on the north side of the preschool playground is detached with a sharp end exposed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 18, 2023
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace room door on north side of building was unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
An other area, the stage, with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.
Required correction: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.
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 missing in that missing plate in the pre-K/lunchroom area.
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 18, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse . The item(s) was/were located on a low table in the pre-K room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 18, 2023
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by two containers of fish food accessible to children on top of fish tank.
Required correction: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, slide, in the outdoor I/T area was not in good condition as evidenced by crack/small hole in the slide.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 5. · Personnel
In the absence of the director, there was no responsible individual designated to be in charge of the facility.
Required correction: The facility shall designate someone in charge in the absence of the director/group home provider.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were all over 30 days (4 children).
Required correction: Child medical requirements 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 3 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) (B) · Records and Reports
4 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
3 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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) (A) · Records and Reports
6 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
3 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
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.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports
3 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
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.
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- Phone
- (816) 444-2090
- Address
- 6007 Swope Pkwy
- License
- 002541833, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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