Oak Grove · Licensed center
Magic Kingdom, Inc.
A play-based center in Oak Grove, licensed for 88 children. The state cited something at 10 of 11 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
“We believe play is a crucial aspect of early learning.”In their words. magickingdominc.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
Ratio not published
Jamie Ballowe Ratliff (Owner / Director) twenty years there. Four other staff are named on their site, with no start years given.
Of 353 Kansas City-area providers, 15 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of nineteen years.
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Magic Kingdom, Inc. for what it has not published: 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 11 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
- March 24, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was March 13, 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.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 24, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 10, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black lining was coming up from under the fall zone creating a tripping hazard in several areas of the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 10, 2026
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due March 13, 2026
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: A.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 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 10, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.H.
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.
Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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 the black lining was coming up from under the fall zone creating a tripping hazard in several areas of the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due March 10, 2026
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
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: A.H.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 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 5 inches in 2 areas at the bottom of the fence on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due September 9, 2025
Allison Murry 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.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 5 inches in 2 areas at the bottom of the fence on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Allison Murry 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.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due March 5, 2025
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · March 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 22, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 13, 2024
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 1, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.L. and M.C. 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 October 17, 2024
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: M.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.L. and M.C. 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: M.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 7, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 2, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by having the parking lot next to the outdoor playground fence with no car stops or bollards.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 12, 2023
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closet with hazardous materials unlocked and easily accessible in the closet and the staff bathroom. The closet and bathroom were located in an open space that children are allowed to be.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 12, 2023
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 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer displayed by the state
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by having the parking lot next to the outdoor playground fence with no car stops or bollards.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer displayed by the state
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closet with hazardous materials unlocked and easily accessible in the closet and the staff bathroom. The closet and bathroom were located in an open space that children are allowed to be.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 690-3933
- Website
- magickingdominc.com
- Address
- 704 Salem
- License
- 000269427, active
- Established
- 1987
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · magickingdominc.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff — magickingdominc.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 — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 · magickingdominc.com
- Established — Checked July 2026 · magickingdominc.com