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.

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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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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Phone
(913) 563-0054
Address
2937 Lockridge Ave
License
002114376, active
Ownership
For-profit

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