Independence · Licensed center
Small Wonders Childcare and Learning Center, LLC
A center in Independence, licensed for 20 children. The state cited something at 16 of 16 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Small center. Small means the smallest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 55 children. Medium is 56 to 134; large is 135 to 729.
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: 16 of 16 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
- July 14, 2026
- On file
- 16 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 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.
Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 14, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for G.S.
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.
Feb 2026 Reinspection visit 1 finding
Reinspection visit · February 23, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due February 23, 2026
The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.
Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · February 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B.
The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 9 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 24, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 19, 2025
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) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 23, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 24, 2025
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the building had flooded and renovations were being done to repair flood damage.
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 · Correction due October 24, 2025
The ceilings located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a ceiling tile had a hole and needs to be replaced.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 24, 2025
The floors located in th eprek classroom, infant room, and toddler room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and debris was observed on the baseboards.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025
The floors located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard next to the art station had caved inward where spiders were exiting from inside the wall. Discussed replacing the baseboard with the director.
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 September 15, 2025
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: M.S. needs 11 more training hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due September 15, 2025
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.S. and G.R. whose safe sleep training has expired per MOPD program training reports.
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.
5 CSR 25-500.192 · Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. · Correction due October 24, 2025
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 18, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-500.052 (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 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the building had flooded and renovations were being done to repair flood damage.
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 floors located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard next to the art station had caved inward where spiders were exiting from inside the wall. Discussed replacing the baseboard with the director.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in th eprek classroom, infant room, and toddler room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and debris was observed on the baseboards.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a ceiling tile had a hole and needs to be replaced.
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.S. needs 11 more training 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 M.S. and G.R. whose safe sleep training has expired per MOPD program training reports.
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.
5 CSR 25-500.192 · 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 on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jul 2025 Supplemental visit 4 findings
Supplemental visit · July 22, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the building had flooded and renovations were being done to repair flood damage.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.S. needs 11 more training 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 M.S. and G.R. whose safe sleep training has expired per MOPD program training reports.
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.
5 CSR 25-500.192 · 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 on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 8, 2025
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.S. needs 11 more training 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 M.S. and G.R. whose safe sleep training has expired per MOPD program training reports.
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.
5 CSR 25-500.192 · 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 on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 13, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 13, 2025
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: D.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W., M.S., A.F. and R.W. need 12 hours each. No training hours are reflected in the program training report for year 2023 as of 07/22/2024.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due June 13, 2025
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W. and R.W.
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.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 13, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., D.G., R.W., F.N. and M.S.
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.
Apr 2025 Supplemental visit 3 findings
Supplemental visit · April 8, 2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., D.G., R.W., F.N. and M.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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: D.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W., M.S., A.F. and R.W. need 12 hours each. No training hours are reflected in the program training report for year 2023 as of 07/22/2024.
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.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W. and R.W.
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.
Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 14, 2025
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
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: D.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W., M.S., A.F. and R.W. need 12 hours each. No training hours are reflected in the program training report for year 2023 as of 07/22/2024.
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.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W. and R.W.
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.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., D.G., R.W., F.N. and M.S.
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.
Sep 2024 Close supervision visit 7 findings
Close supervision visit · September 6, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 6, 2024
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 9, 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 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due September 6, 2024
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: G.H. and D.G.
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.
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: D.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W., M.S., A.F. and R.W. need 12 hours each. No training hours are reflected in the program training report for year 2023 as of 07/22/2024.
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.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W. and R.W.
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.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., D.G., R.W., F.N. and M.S.
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.
Jul 2024 Close supervision visit 9 findings
Close supervision visit · July 22, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 22, 2024
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 July 22, 2024
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
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: G.H. and D.G.
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.
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: D.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W., M.S., A.F. and R.W. need 12 hours each. No training hours are reflected in the program training report for year 2023 as of 07/22/2024.
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.A., M.D., G.H., D.G., F.N., K.W., D.W. and R.W.
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.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., D.G., R.W., F.N. and M.S.
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.
May 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · May 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (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.
Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · February 7, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (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.
Feb 2024 Supplemental visit 5 findings
Supplemental visit · February 2, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 5, 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 February 2, 2024
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 February 2, 2024
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 2, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff and managing members 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.
Nov 2023 Supplemental visit 5 findings
Supplemental visit · November 17, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
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
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) (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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff and managing members 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.
A day here
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 560-1438
- Address
- 16995 E Dover Ln
- License
- 002444804, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov