Liberty · Childcare
Second Friends Preschool
At a glance
- Licensed for 60 children.
- Hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuition Preschool $400 a month, full time. See costs
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 8 of its licensing inspections since April 2024.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jun 2, 20262 citations
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7
“Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf edge located in Room 210.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Apr 22, 20263 citations
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in Room 202.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7
“Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf edge located in Room 210.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Jul 28, 20253 citations
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Jun 4, 20255 citations
Staffing Requirements
“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): M.D.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Apr 8, 20256 citations
Staffing Requirements
“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): M.D.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located on diaper changing table.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by four child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Sep 11, 20241 citation
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Aug 26, 20243 citations
Fire Safety Requirements
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Apr 10, 20247 citations
Fire Safety Requirements
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located in the playroom and specials room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7
“Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by rocking fish is missing handlebars.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- June 2, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 30, 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 verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 · Correction due May 30, 2026
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf edge located in Room 210.
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due May 29, 2026
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Apr 2026 Annual visit 3 findings
Annual visit · April 22, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due April 22, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in Room 202.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf edge located in Room 210.
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 28, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 25, 2025
The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 25, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due July 25, 2025
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Jun 2025 Supplemental visit 5 findings
Supplemental visit · June 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due April 16, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): M.D.
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due April 8, 2025
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Apr 2025 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · April 8, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements
The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): M.D.
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due April 8, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located on diaper changing table.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due April 8, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by four child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 11, 2024
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due September 11, 2024
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings
Supplemental visit · August 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due May 21, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due June 3, 2024
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Apr 2024 Annual visit 7 findings
Annual visit · April 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due April 10, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located in the playroom and specials room.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 · Correction due April 10, 2024
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by rocking fish is missing handlebars.
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due April 10, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due April 10, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
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What it costs
Second Friends PreschoolMost Kansas City-area prices (middle 80%)
Monthly, full time. The band is the middle 80% of Kansas City-area full-time prices for that age; 10 preschool programs publish one.
- Half day (morning)
- $181 to $272 a month
- Application fee
- $110
A day here
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meals, outdoors, sleep and four more
- Meals
- Parents provide a daily lunch (not refrigerated/heated); families rotate providing a class snack
- Outdoors
- Daily outdoor play, weather permitting
- Sleep
- Full-day students have 45 min-1 hour quiet time with individually assigned nap mats
- Diapers
- Not provided — children must be fully potty trained to enroll; no diapering/changing stations
- Updates for parents
- Brightwheel app is the preferred method; phone or email also available
- Schedule
- Part-week program (2 or 3 days/week), offered as a half-day (9am-1pm) or full-day (9am-3pm) session
- Closed
- Thanksgiving Break (Nov 24-26), Christmas Break (Dec 22-31), Spring Break (Mar 30-Apr 1)
How they teach
Play-based and faith-based
“We communicate our Christian faith through the way we speak, act, listen, react, and care.”
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Must be fever-free, vomit-free, and diarrhea-free for 24 hours before returning
Details
- Phone
- (816) 781-2824
- Address
- 300 E Kansas St, Liberty, 64068
- License
- 000976887
- Established
- 1994
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Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
All checked July 2026.
How they teach
What it costs
- Preschool, Second price 2bcliberty.org
- Application fee 2bcliberty.org/…/Parent-Handbook-2026-27-002.pdf
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Diapers, Updates for parents 2bcliberty.org/…/Parent-Handbook-2026-27-002.pdf
- Hours, Schedule 2bcliberty.org
- Closed 2bcliberty.org/…/2026-2027-Preschool-Calendar-002.pdf
Policies
- When a child is sick 2bcliberty.org/…/Parent-Handbook-2026-27-002.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website 2bcliberty.org
- Ages they serve 2bcliberty.org/…/Parent-Handbook-2026-27-002.pdf
- Established 2bcliberty.org