Kansas City · Licensed family home
Maddix, Bridgett Leen
A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 14 of 14 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Mid-size home. Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.
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: 14 of 14 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
- July 14, 2026
- On file
- 14 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was March 24, 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 Close supervision visit 2 findings
Close supervision visit · July 14, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.185 (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.
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 volunteer(s), Janika Hemp and Shantera Hemp.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
May 2026 Close supervision visit 2 findings
Close supervision visit · May 12, 2026
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 volunteer(s), Janika Hemp and Shantera Hemp.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (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.
Apr 2026 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · April 27, 2026
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 volunteer(s), Janika Hemp and Shantera Hemp.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (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.
Mar 2026 Close supervision visit 5 findings
Close supervision visit · March 24, 2026
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 volunteer(s), Janika Hemp and Shantera Hemp.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 · Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. · Correction due February 23, 2026
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due February 23, 2026
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Bridgett Maddix, Janika Hemp, and Shantera Hemp.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 17, 2026
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due March 24, 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: B.M. 11 hours.
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.
Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 9, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 9, 2026
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 9, 2026
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 9, 2026
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
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 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due February 9, 2026
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: B.M. 9 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
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: B.M. 11 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.185 · Health Care (4) (B) 2. B.
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Child immunization requirements 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 Bridgett Maddix, Janika Hemp, and Shantera Hemp.
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.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 26, 2025
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: B.M. 9 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Bridgett Maddix, Janika Hemp, and Shantera Hemp.
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 2025 Supplemental visit 4 findings
Supplemental visit · May 27, 2025
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: B.M. 9 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due May 15, 2025
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due May 15, 2025
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Bridgett Maddix, Janika Hemp, and Shantera Hemp.
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.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 26, 2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Bridgett Maddix, Janika Hemp, and Shantera Hemp.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (H) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due February 26, 2025
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (12) (A) · Fire Safety · Correction due February 26, 2025
A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in the bathroom .
Required correction: Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: B.M. 9 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 10, 2024
Outdoor equipment, trikes and yellow truck, in backyard was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping and handle bar covers peeling off.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (H) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 9, 2024
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 9, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint, scissors, lighters. The item(s) was/were located in kitchen and on table.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, trikes and yellow truck, in backyard was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping and handle bar covers peeling off.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · June 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 11, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
May 2024 Supplemental visit 5 findings
Supplemental visit · May 28, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 29, 2024
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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 23, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Vaughn Maddix 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 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 27, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no gate for kitchen.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 27, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for Bridgett Maddix, S.H., J.H., Vaughn Maddix.
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.
Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 28, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (D) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due February 28, 2024
Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in play area.
Required correction: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children.
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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Vaughn Maddix 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 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no gate for kitchen.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due February 28, 2024
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 completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for Bridgett Maddix, S.H., J.H., Vaughn Maddix.
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.
Sep 2023 Reinspection visit 3 findings
Reinspection visit · September 7, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children present, four children under two years old and license states up to 10 children in care no more than 4 children under age 2 with 2 adults caregivers.
Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by fans in reach of children.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by loose fencing hanging from gate.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
A day here
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Details
- Phone
- (913) 563-0054
- Address
- 2937 Lockridge Ave
- License
- 002114376, 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