Kearney · Licensed center
Little Dawgs Academy
A center in Kearney, licensed for 99 children. The state cited something at 8 of 8 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
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What it costs
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 8 of 8 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
- July 30, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 30, 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.
Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 30, 2026
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 adjacent bathroom.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due July 30, 2026
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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 30, 2026
Furniture/equipment, teacher rolling chairs, in the 2 year old room and the 4-5 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by frayed seat.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 30, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.G. 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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 30, 2026
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by the medical examination report was older than 12 months prior to admission - the admission date(s) and date(s) of medical was/were 11/4/2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due July 30, 2026
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 · Records and Reports (2) . · Correction due July 30, 2026
An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due July 30, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.C.
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.
Dec 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 8, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 8, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by Weeds growing on both playgrounds.
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 December 8, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by Fence on older playground has fencing wire sticking out above the fence pole..
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.G. 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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by the medical examination report was older than 12 months prior to admission - the admission date(s) and date(s) of medical was/were 11/4/2024.
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 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.C.
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.
Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 15, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: teacher scissors and spray bottle containing Mr. Clean cleaner. The item(s) was/were located on top of a shelf and on the sink.
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 Fence on older playground has fencing wire sticking out above the fence pole..
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 15, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by gate was standing open.
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 15, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by Building has torn siding with holes that have jagged edges.
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 Weeds growing on both playgrounds.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 15, 2025
Furniture/equipment, loft, in school age room was not in good condition as evidenced by plexiglass on stairs was cracked leaving a jagged edge.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 17, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 16, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.M. 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 December 16, 2024
The walls located in bathroom in threes and fours classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Hole in wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due December 16, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.F.
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 17, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.H. 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 17, 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.H.
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 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due December 20, 2024
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Hayden Flanery.
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.
Dec 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.M. 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) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 16, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Palmolive dish soap. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet in Threes and Fours 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 walls located in bathroom in threes and fours classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Hole in wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.F.
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
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.H. 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.H.
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) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 16, 2024
Three 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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Hayden Flanery.
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 verification visit 8 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 30, 2024
The floors located Infants/Toddlers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Vinyl was peeling off of mat and pieces of the mat were missing.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 30, 2024
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in twos and threes was not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 30, 2024
Furniture/equipment, red couch and blue chair, in Twos and threes room was not in good condition as evidenced by vinyl has peeled away in corners.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 30, 2024
Outdoor equipment, Five trike piece of equipment, in the older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked seat.
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 September 30, 2024
Outdoor equipment, rocking horse and whale, in the 2's and 3's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by handlebars were missing.
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 September 30, 2024
Outdoor equipment, little tykes pink car, in the 2's and 3's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by eyed on front were cracked leaving jagged edges.
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 September 30, 2024
Outdoor equipment, teeter totter and car, in the 2's and 3's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusty areas.
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 September 30, 2024
Outdoor equipment, Car and 5 trike piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusty spots .
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 11, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located Infants/Toddlers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Vinyl was peeling off of mat and pieces of the mat were missing.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, red couch and blue chair, in Twos and threes room was not in good condition as evidenced by vinyl has peeled away in corners.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, Car and 5 trike piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusty spots .
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, Five trike piece of equipment, in the older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked seat.
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, four wheeler toy, in the 2 and 3's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic tire.
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, tricycle, in the 2's and 3's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked seat.
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, rocking horse and whale, in the 2's and 3's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by handlebars were missing.
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, little tykes pink car, in the 2's and 3's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by eyed on front were cracked leaving jagged edges.
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, teeter totter and car, in the 2's and 3's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusty areas.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in twos and threes was not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 11, 2024
Outdoor equipment, bulldozer, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusty areas.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Dec 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 5, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 5, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: screwdrivers. The item(s) was/were located 2's and 3's room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due December 5, 2023
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 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 5, 2023
Outdoor equipment, elmo toy, in in 2's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked at Elmo's head leaving jagged edges.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Nov 2023 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED
Complaint · November 20, 2023
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9.
The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
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.
A day here
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 903-3294
- Address
- 15106b Nation Rd
- License
- 002125319, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov