Kansas City · Licensed center
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
A center in Kansas City, licensed for 260 children. The state cited something at 13 of 15 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Large center. Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.
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: 13 of 15 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.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- June 2, 2026
- On file
- 15 visits since October 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 20, 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.
Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.C., D.G., N.I., J.M., H.M., J.P., J.R., B.S., M.F. 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 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: J.M. and B.S.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 20, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 20, 2026
The walls located in the bunnies room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a big chip of wall and paint in the back left corner of the classroom by the window.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due February 20, 2026
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by mattress/pad was not firm in that fitted sheets on approximately 6 cribs in the younger infant classrooms were too small for the mattress pad, causing the mattress pad to fold up and not maintain it's shape. Seen in the farthest three infant rooms. Sheets need to be sized correctly and the mattress needs to lie flat.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 7, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in the bunnies room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a big chip of wall and paint in the back left corner of the classroom by the window.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 mattress/pad was not firm in that fitted sheets on approximately 6 cribs in the younger infant classrooms were too small for the mattress pad, causing the mattress pad to fold up and not maintain it's shape. Seen in the farthest three infant rooms. Sheets need to be sized correctly and the mattress needs to lie flat.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
Nov 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · November 17, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.192 (5) (A) · Health Care · Correction due November 17, 2025
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when an 11 month old child fell into the corner of the shelf.
Required correction: The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.
Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 7, 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 4-5 inches at the bottom of the gate on the preschool playground near the gate and the wall of the building.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due July 7, 2025
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: T.B., C.B., K.C., D.J., K.L., and M.N.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 4, 2025
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 4-5 inches at the bottom of the gate on the preschool playground near the gate and the wall of the building.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: T.B., C.B., K.C., D.J., K.L., and M.N.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 17, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 15, 2024
The walls located in the Critter and Bunny rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by in the critter room there was chipping paint that revealed green paint along the left wall. In the Bunny room, there was the same chipping paint along the right wall and chipping paint in the back left corner.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due July 15, 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: M.D. needs 1.75 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due July 15, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.L., R.M. and L.P.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 11, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in the Critter and Bunny rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by in the critter room there was chipping paint that revealed green paint along the left wall. In the Bunny room, there was the same chipping paint along the right wall and chipping paint in the back left corner.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: M.D. needs 1.75 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.L., R.M. and L.P.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · May 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 17, 2024
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in all 8 infant/toddler rooms.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Apr 2024 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · April 17, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in all 8 infant/toddler rooms.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Mar 2024 Close supervision visit 3 findings
Close supervision visit · March 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 19, 2024
The walls located in the critter room and dinosaur room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the walls.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in all 8 infant/toddler rooms.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 19, 2024
Furniture/equipment, wooden shelf by the entrance door, in Butterfly room was unsafe as evidenced by splintering wood with sharp edges.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Dec 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 13, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 13, 2023
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two rooms being under construction and having construction tools out and available. Corrected by locking the door.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in the critter room and dinosaur room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the walls.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in all 8 infant/toddler rooms.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, wooden shelf by the entrance door, in Butterfly room was unsafe as evidenced by splintering wood with sharp edges.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Oct 2023 Supplemental visit 12 findings
Supplemental visit · October 30, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 12, 2023
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 12, 2023
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 12, 2023
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 12, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 12, 2023
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.B., J.H., L.J., S.J., R.R., and R.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 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in all 8 infant/toddler rooms.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 12, 2023
Furniture/equipment, 2 cubbies, in the school age room and the sunshine room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping contact paper and wood.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, wooden shelf by the entrance door, in Butterfly room was unsafe as evidenced by splintering wood with sharp edges.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 12, 2023
Furniture/equipment, red shelving unit, in the butterfly room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping contact paper that can be easily peeled.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 12, 2023
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.R. 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 August 12, 2023
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: D.R.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due August 12, 2023
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 932-3900
- Address
- 4231 Pennsylvania Ave
- License
- 000178712, active
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — healthapps.dhss.mo.gov