Kansas City · Licensed center
Lullabies and Laughter Learning Center Inc
A play-based center in Kansas City, licensed for 94 children. The state cited something at 10 of 12 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
Play-based
“Our environment encourages exploration through play-based learning, guided interaction, and developmental support for children ages six weeks to ten years old.”In their words. lullabiesandlaughterlc.com, July 2026
One of 30 Kansas City-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 63 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Lullabies and Laughter Learning Center Inc for what it has not published: 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: 10 of 12 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 10, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since August 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 10, 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 monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · August 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due August 10, 2026
Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.
Apr 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · April 27, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care
Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · October 29, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 29, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · August 11, 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.
Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 14, 2025
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no car stops and bollards present to prevent a vehicle from entering the playground or making contact with the building.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 14, 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 was not in good condition in that a portion of the infant/toddler fence had been pulled from the ground and was no longer providing a secure barrier between the playground and unapproved space.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 14, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by construction material was present for repairs.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due January 14, 2025
Makeyla Baskin 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.
Nov 2024 Supplemental visit 6 findings
Supplemental visit · November 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no car stops and bollards present to prevent a vehicle from entering the playground or making contact with the building.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
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 was not in good condition in that a portion of the infant/toddler fence had been pulled from the ground and was no longer providing a secure barrier between the playground and unapproved space.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by construction material was present for repairs.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 12, 2024
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: J.C. (needs 7 hours) and Dennisha Lewis (needs 1 hour).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Makeyla Baskin 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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 12, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no car stops and bollards present to prevent a vehicle from entering the playground or making contact with the building.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
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 was not in good condition in that a portion of the infant/toddler fence had been pulled from the ground and was no longer providing a secure barrier between the playground and unapproved space.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fallen debris from the building including crushed brick was present on the infant/toddler 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 construction material was present for repairs.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: J.C. (needs 7 hours) and Dennisha Lewis (needs 1 hour).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Makeyla Baskin 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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jul 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings
Supplemental visit · July 31, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no car stops and bollards present to prevent a vehicle from entering the playground or making contact with the building.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
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 was not in good condition in that a portion of the infant/toddler fence had been pulled from the ground and was no longer providing a secure barrier between the playground and unapproved space.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fallen debris from the building including crushed brick was present on the infant/toddler playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 12 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 1, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 11, 2023
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 11, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 11, 2023
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff and managing members 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 September 11, 2023
The ceilings located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water damage was present on 6 ceiling tiles.
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 · Correction due September 11, 2023
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant growth was present on the fence surrounding the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due November 1, 2023
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Y.D. (needs 10 hours), P.G. (needs 10 hours) and Ronnycea Jones (needs 11 hours).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 1, 2023
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: D.L. (needs 3.5 hours).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 1, 2023
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Y.D., D.L., T.W., P.G. and R.J.
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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due September 11, 2023
1 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 September 11, 2023
1 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 September 11, 2023
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name 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 September 11, 2023
1 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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Aug 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 29, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · No longer displayed by the state
1 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 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · No longer displayed by the state
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 · No longer displayed by the state
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 · No longer displayed by the state
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff and managing members 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) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 29, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was unlocked and open with nobody present.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer displayed by the state
The ceilings located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water damage was present on 6 ceiling tiles.
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 · No longer displayed by the state
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant growth was present on the fence surrounding the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · No longer displayed by the state
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Y.D. (needs 10 hours), P.G. (needs 10 hours) and Ronnycea Jones (needs 11 hours).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · No longer displayed by the state
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: D.L. (needs 3.5 hours).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · No longer displayed by the state
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Y.D., D.L., T.W., P.G. and R.J.
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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · No longer displayed by the state
1 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 · No longer displayed by the state
1 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 · No longer displayed by the state
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 982-9829
- Website
- lullabiesandlaughterlc.com
- Address
- 9901 Locust St
- License
- 002475861, active
- Ages
- six weeks to twelve years
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Sources and dates
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All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach — lullabiesandlaughterlc.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — lullabiesandlaughterlc.com
- Ages — lullabiesandlaughterlc.com