Kansas City · Licensed center

Spectrum Station Barry Road, LLC

Large center, licensed for 176 children.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 12 of its licensing inspections since November 2023.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Sep 2, 202614 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.P., S.A., S.R., and C.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in rooms A, D, G, and L was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (5) (B)
“The floors located room I and G was/were not clean as evidenced by tape residue, stained carpets, and debris.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

10 more from this inspection

“The ceilings located rooms G, L, M, J & K was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dusty vents and missing ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: L.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: H.B., S.M., D.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“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: A.C.-needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“H.B., S.M., D.M., T.R., and A.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for H.B., L.D., E.M., S.M., M.V.H.,L.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: H.B., L.D., S.M., A.F.,L.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for T.B., H.B., and T.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Apr 2, 20263 citations

“The ceilings located all rooms & bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty fans and vents (in bathrooms).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in room M was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in room G was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door connected to room H.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Mar 25, 20267 citations

“The walls located in room G was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door connected to room H.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located all rooms & bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty fans and vents (in bathrooms).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in room M was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in the office.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A)

3 more from this inspection

“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically each room .”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090

Mar 18, 20267 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.J. and R.M.W. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in rooms, A, D, F, G, H, I, L and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint peeling/sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rubber tiles on infant/toddler playground separating, causing tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

3 more from this inspection

“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: R.D. needs-1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.L. and N.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: S.S., B.L., J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Sep 2, 20259 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.J. and R.M.W. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various diaper creams and sunscreens. The item(s) was/were located in low, unlocked cabinets in the diapering area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in rooms, A, D, F, G, H, I, L and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint peeling/sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

5 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rubber tiles on infant/toddler playground separating, causing tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, balls, in infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“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: R.D. needs-1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.L. and N.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: S.S., B.L., J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

May 15, 20253 citations

“The walls located in room I was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue on bathroom door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in rooms J, K was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue and worn tape .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in rooms B (sticky residue on changing table) and L (sticky residue on tables).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.

Mar 26, 20256 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: purse and bathroom cleaner. The item(s) was/were located hanging on the outside of a cabinet and in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in several rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents in bathrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in rooms B (sticky residue on changing table) and L (sticky residue on tables).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The walls located in room I was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue on bathroom door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

2 more from this inspection

“The floors located in rooms J, K was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue and worn tape .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing bread component.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)

Nov 19, 202413 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.A., S.R., C.T., J.P., within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in room F was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in several rooms (and bathrooms) was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)

9 more from this inspection

“Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A)
“Furniture/equipment, rugs, in rooms G and M was not in good condition as evidenced by soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H. and K.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: K.O.-needs 5 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“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: B.K.-need 11 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.Y. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: M.O.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that Child that eats table food did not have an updated plan on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.H., R.W. and M.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Sep 4, 202415 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.A., S.R., C.T., J.P., within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Goo Gone and Bleach spray . The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in several rooms (and bathrooms) was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in room F was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

11 more from this inspection

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A)
“Furniture/equipment, rugs, in rooms G and M was not in good condition as evidenced by soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, balls and trike, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat and paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H. and K.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: K.O.-needs 5 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“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: B.K.-need 11 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.Y. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: M.O.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that Child that eats table food did not have an updated plan on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.H., R.W. and M.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

May 20, 20241 citation

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by covering on I/T playground bubbling up, causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

Mar 19, 20246 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor & Anderson Kids diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in room F (door) was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by covering on I/T playground bubbling up, causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.

2 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, changing table, in room K was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1 inch or less.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Nov 28, 202310 citations

“The walls located in rooms D, E, & H was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty area rugs.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in room G was/were not clean as evidenced by overly dirty.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in rooms L & M was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tile & dusty vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

6 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, shelves, table, changing table, in in rooms G, I, K, L and M was unsafe as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, toy kitchens , in several rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and worn shelves.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: D.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“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: A.D.-4 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C)
“A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: S.J., D.M., S.J., K.O.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 2, 2026
On file: 12 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was April 2, 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.

Sep 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 14 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 2, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.P., S.A., S.R., and C.T. 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in rooms A, D, G, and L was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (5) (B) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove.

Required correction: The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

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

The floors located room I and G was/were not clean as evidenced by tape residue, stained carpets, and debris.

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 rooms G, L, M, J & K was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dusty vents and missing ceiling tiles.

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B.

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

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: L.D.

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) (F) 1. · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: H.B., S.M., D.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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: A.C.-needs 12 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

H.B., S.M., D.M., T.R., and A.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for H.B., L.D., E.M., S.M., M.V.H.,L.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.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

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: H.B., L.D., S.M., A.F.,L.W.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for T.B., H.B., and T.R.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 2, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 2, 2026

The ceilings located all rooms & bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty fans and vents (in bathrooms).

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 April 2, 2026

The floors located in room M was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.

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 April 2, 2026

The walls located in room G was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door connected to room H.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 25, 2026