Kansas City · Licensed family home

Ma'dears Daycare

A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 12 of 12 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

How they teach

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Who cares for your child

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What it costs

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 12 of 12 cited something

Across Kansas City-area family homes, the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits (809 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
May 29, 2026
On file
12 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was May 28, 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.

May 2026 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 29, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due May 28, 2026

The walls located on the wall by the door going outside to the playground was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the wall was in the process of being repaired due to a new door being installed.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due May 21, 2026

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: O.S. (3.25).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . · Correction due May 28, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Kenecia Smith.

Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due May 28, 2026

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Kenecia Smith.

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.

State licensing record

May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 5, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The walls located on the wall by the door going outside to the playground was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the wall was in the process of being repaired due to a new door being installed.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: O.S. (3.25).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Kenecia Smith.

Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Kenecia Smith.

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.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 15, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 15, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for O.S. and K.S. 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due December 11, 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 approximately 6 - 7 inches.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 15, 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.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 19, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for O.S. and K.S. 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

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 approximately 6 - 7 inches.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (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.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · June 2, 2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due June 2, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Okemia Smith.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 5, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due May 5, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper ointment container, baby powder and herbal supplements. The item(s) was/were located in children's cubby spaces within reach of children..

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Okemia Smith.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 20, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 18, 2024

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 September, 2024.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 18, 2024

One child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 13, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. E. · Correction due November 13, 2024

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by a potty chair had urine in it.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (10) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 13, 2024

The smoke detector was chirping low battery in the back area of the main classroom.

Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition.

5 CSR 25-400.125 (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 September, 2024.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D) · Records and Reports

One child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · June 4, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due June 3, 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: O.S. (12).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 20, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A · Correction due May 20, 2024

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 5 sheets.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: O.S. (12).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 13, 2023

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 25, 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 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 5, 2023

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 3, 2023

5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.055 (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 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 3, 2023

One (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.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone
(816) 896-7585
Address
5004 E 27th St
License
001990734, active
Ownership
For-profit

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