Kansas City · Licensed family home

Smart-Tarts 2 Daycare Center LLC

A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 20 children. The state cited something at 22 of 29 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

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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: 22 of 29 cited something

Across Kansas City-area family homes, the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits (809 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
August 12, 2026
On file
29 visits since September 2023 — 7 cited nothing
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was August 12, 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.

Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · August 12, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 12, 2026

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Aug 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · August 7, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record
Feb 2026 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Jan 2026 Close supervision visit 2 findings

Close supervision visit · January 6, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due January 6, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.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 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 6, 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 02/01/2025.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · December 9, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 9, 2025

The floors located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by four porcelain floor tiles were loose/free from the floor and shifting when stepped on creating a trip/fall hazard.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.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 25-500.122 (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 02/01/2025.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 4, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due November 4, 2025

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license could not be easily seen, specifically the probationary license was posted underneath an older license where it could not be seen.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due November 4, 2025

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license could not be easily seen, specifically the terms letter for the probationary license was posted underneath other facility documentation.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by four porcelain floor tiles were loose/free from the floor and shifting when stepped on creating a trip/fall hazard.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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 02/01/2025.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Sep 2025 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Aug 2025 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · August 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due August 18, 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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 11.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · July 22, 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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 11.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Close supervision visit 2 findings

Close supervision visit · June 3, 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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 11.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due June 3, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.W. who's safe sleep expired on 04/30/2025.

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.

State licensing record

May 2025 Close supervision visit 5 findings

Close supervision visit · May 6, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due May 6, 2025

The smoke detector in the dining area was alerting to a low battery.

Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating 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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 11.50 clock 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 S.W. who's safe sleep expired on 04/30/2025.

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 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 6, 2025

Probationary license and terms of the probation were not posted near the entrance at the time of the inspection which was a condition of probation, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 6, 2025

Written plan to maintain compliance with training hour requirements, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Close supervision visit 5 findings

Close supervision visit · April 1, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due April 1, 2025

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety

The smoke detector in the dining area was alerting to a low battery.

Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating 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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 11.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports

Written plan to maintain compliance with training hour requirements, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports

Probationary license and terms of the probation were not posted near the entrance at the time of the inspection which was a condition of probation, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · March 21, 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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 11.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 21, 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: L.R. needs 4.50 (as of 1/14/2025 she needs 1.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · January 14, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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: L.R. needs 4.50 (as of 1/14/2025 she needs 1.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 11.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · December 9, 2024

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: L.R. needs 4.50.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due December 9, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shaunte White.

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.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · November 13, 2024

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: L.R. needs 4.50.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shaunte White.

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.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · October 23, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Sep 2024 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Jul 2024 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · July 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due July 16, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (needs 4.5 clock hours), M.W. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 5 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 2.5 clock hours) have not met the 12 hour requirement.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · June 11, 2024

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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (needs 4.5 clock hours), M.W. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 5 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 2.5 clock hours) have not met the 12 hour requirement.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 14, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due February 5, 2024

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: C.A., S.W., M.W. and L.R.

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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (needs 4.5 clock hours), M.W. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 5 clock hours) and Shaunte White (needs 2.5 clock hours) have not met the 12 hour requirement.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due May 14, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (corrected 2/2/24), M.W. (needs 9 clock hours), L.R. (corrected 2/2/24) and Shaunte White (corrected 2/2/24) have not met the 12 hour requirement.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due February 2, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.W. 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.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

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Phone
(816) 876-6285
Address
5726 Swope Pkwy
License
002746452, active
Ownership
For-profit

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