Kansas City · Licensed center

Spectrum Station Downtown, LLC

A center in Kansas City, licensed for 190 children. The state cited something at 10 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).

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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: 10 of 11 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
March 16, 2026
On file
11 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was March 16, 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.

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 16, 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 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due March 16, 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.

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: T.C. needs 7.50 hours.

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.M. 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 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. · Correction due March 16, 2026

The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Required correction: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 14, 2025

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

The walls located in room B (1 year old room) and room C (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Room B had chipping paint along the corners of the walls near the diaper changing area and room C had chipping paint by the sink and trashcan.

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 9, 2025

The floors located in room A (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 2 portions of the baseboard along the outside wall were coming up, showing the glue and raw wood underneath.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 25, 2025

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

The walls located in room B (1 year old room) and room C (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Room B had chipping paint along the corners of the walls near the diaper changing area and room C had chipping paint by the sink and trashcan.

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 room A (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 2 portions of the baseboard along the outside wall were coming up, showing the glue and raw wood underneath.

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

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 2, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 2, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Y.Y. 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 · Correction due April 30, 2025

The walls located in Room A near the water fountain was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the trim on the wall near the floor is coming off creating a hole and showing caulk that can be easily ripped off.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 2, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.C., J.L., and N.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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due April 30, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Robin Morales.

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

Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 26, 2025

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Y.Y. 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 Room A near the water fountain was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the trim on the wall near the floor is coming off creating a hole and showing caulk that can be easily ripped off.

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.C., J.L., and N.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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Robin Morales.

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

Feb 2025 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED

Complaint · February 11, 2025

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(3)(B)

All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(F)

Caregivers shall be capable of handling emergencies promptly and intelligently.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · January 2, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (D) · Personnel · Correction due December 18, 2024

A caregiver did not demonstrate the ability to carry out assigned responsibilities as evidenced by administrating an incorrect medication and incorrect dose to a 2 year old child.

Required correction: Caregivers shall fulfill their assigned responsibilities and accept training/supervision.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record
Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 9 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 10, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 10, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for F.K. 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 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 30, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 14, 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 25-500.082 · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. · Correction due June 10, 2024

The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.

Required correction: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due June 10, 2024

The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by in January, 2024, three different pipes burst creating a flood. The flood caused the facility to shut down all their infant/toddler rooms, rooms A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. The rooms are all currently under construction.

Required correction: Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 6, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a railroad tie broken causing sharp points on the far back wall, towards the middle, in the downstairs playground.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 10, 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: R.W. needs 4 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due June 6, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Christy Adkins, Amber Barker, Sheila Butler, Tonya Hunsaker-Ferris, Simone Jackson, and Michelle Mannell.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 6, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W.

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

Mar 2024 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED

Complaint · March 14, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(A)

The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)5.

The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 5, 2024

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for F.K. 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 25-500.052 (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 25-500.052 (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 25-500.082 · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A.

The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.

Required correction: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

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

The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by in January, 2024, three different pipes burst creating a flood. The flood caused the facility to shut down all their infant/toddler rooms, rooms A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. The rooms are all currently under construction.

Required correction: Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a railroad tie broken causing sharp points on the far back wall, towards the middle, in the downstairs playground.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

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: R.W. needs 4 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Christy Adkins, Amber Barker, Sheila Butler, Tonya Hunsaker-Ferris, Simone Jackson, and Michelle Mannell.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W.

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

Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · December 18, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 14, 2023

The walls located in the G room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chips on the wall by the door across from the sinks.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · September 22, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer displayed by the state

The walls located in the G room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chips on the wall by the door across from the sinks.

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

State licensing record

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6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week

Details

Phone
(816) 898-6543
Address
911 Main St Ste 100
License
002468477, active
Ownership
For-profit

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