Pleasant Hill · Licensed family home
My Friends, LLC.
At a glance
- Larger family home, licensed for up to 20 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 7 of its licensing inspections since October 2025.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Oct 15, 20264 citations
Annual Requirements
“Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
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: R.C. needs 2 hours and O.F. needs 2 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Staff/Child Ratios
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children , ages 6-months to 12-years, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
Jul 23, 20262 citations
Personnel
“The group home provider is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no director has been approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
Personnel (2) (A) 1. .
“The group home provider was not approved as evidenced by approved variance expired on 6/1/2026.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Jun 2, 20262 citations
Personnel
“The group home provider is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no director has been approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
Personnel (2) (A) 1. .
“The group home provider was not approved as evidenced by approved variance expired on 6/1/2026.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Apr 30, 20265 citations
Licensing Process
“Conditions specified on the license were not met as evidenced by five children under 24 months were present and one 2 month old that is under the age of the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (19)
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the carpet with out a cot or mat.”
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.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Staff/Child Ratios
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 20 children , ages 2 month to 5 years, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (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 10/27/2025 & 10/27/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Apr 21, 20267 citations
Licensing Process
“Conditions specified on the license were not met as evidenced by five children under 24 months were present and one 2 month old that is under the age of the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (19)
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the carpet with out a cot or mat.”
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.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Staff/Child Ratios
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 20 children , ages 2 month to 5 years, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (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 10/27/2025 & 10/27/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
Dec 30, 20254 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by gate open to the kitchen area where children could get access.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that not cover was in place.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
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 10/27/2025 & 10/27/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
Oct 22, 20251 citation
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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area family homes have had 7 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- October 15, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since October 2025 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 23, 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.
Oct 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 15, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · 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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: R.C. needs 2 hours and O.F. needs 2 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children , ages 6-months to 12-years, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Jul 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 23, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due July 23, 2026
The group home provider is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no director has been approved.
Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. . · Correction due July 23, 2026
The group home provider was not approved as evidenced by approved variance expired on 6/1/2026.
Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.
Jun 2026 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · June 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel
The group home provider is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no director has been approved.
Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. .
The group home provider was not approved as evidenced by approved variance expired on 6/1/2026.
Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.
Apr 2026 Reinspection visit 5 findings
Reinspection visit · April 30, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.042 (19) · Licensing Process · Correction due April 30, 2026
Conditions specified on the license were not met as evidenced by five children under 24 months were present and one 2 month old that is under the age of the license.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due April 30, 2026
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the carpet with out a cot or mat.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due April 30, 2026
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.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due April 30, 2026
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 20 children , ages 2 month to 5 years, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 28, 2026
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 10/27/2025 & 10/27/2025.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 21, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.042 (19) · Licensing Process
Conditions specified on the license were not met as evidenced by five children under 24 months were present and one 2 month old that is under the age of the license.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the carpet with out a cot or mat.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
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.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due April 21, 2026
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 20 children , ages 2 month to 5 years, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (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 10/27/2025 & 10/27/2025.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due February 5, 2026
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 on file as required.
Dec 2025 Post licensing visit 4 findings
Post licensing visit · December 30, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 30, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by gate open to the kitchen area where children could get access.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 30, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that not cover was in place.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (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 10/27/2025 & 10/27/2025.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care
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 on file as required.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · October 22, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 21, 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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 516-3948
- Address
- 402 N State Route 7, Pleasant Hill, 64080
- License
- 003094735
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Who runs it — Checked November 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Larger means licensed for 11 to 20 children, among Kansas City-area’s 89 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 8 to 9; mid-size is 10.