Kansas City · Childcare
St. Peter's Day School
A play-based provider in Kansas City, licensed for 35 children.
How they teach
Play-based and faith-based
“Play is work! Our classrooms are designed as learning centers so each child has the opportunity to develop academic, social and emotional skills in a fun and safe environment.”In their words. stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org, July 2026
“At our weekly chapel, we come together for worship in an informal gathering of song, story, and prayer. Chapel supports the spiritual growth of all children, regardless of faith tradition.”In their words. stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org, July 2026
One of 30 Kansas City-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 63 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
One adult for every eight toddlers
Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.
One adult for every ten preschoolers. Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.
One staff is named on their site, with no start year given.
What it costs
$595 to $725 a month
Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
Shortlist can ask St. Peter's Day School for what it has not published: sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- February 19, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 18, 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.
Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 19, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 18, 2026
The walls located in the lunchroom/large motor room 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 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 18, 2026
The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Jan 2026 Annual visit 4 findings
Annual visit · January 13, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in the lunchroom/large motor room 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 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 13, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox spray cleaner, Off insect spray, fish food. The item(s) was/were located on a desk and on a shelf accessible to children, and on a low shelf next to the fish tank.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due January 13, 2026
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one 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.
Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 6, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due January 15, 2025
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire 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 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due January 15, 2025
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 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 28, 2025
The walls located in the undercroft was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint observed with some chips on the floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 4, 2025
The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 28, 2025
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one outlet in the undercroft had a broken plate and was missing outlet covers.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due January 15, 2025
The facility is operated by a religious organization that recieves federal funds for providing child care and criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Elizabeth Fischer.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due February 6, 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.
Jan 2025 Annual visit 7 findings
Annual visit · January 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire 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 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one outlet in the undercroft had a broken plate and was missing outlet covers.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in the undercroft was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint observed with some chips on the floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
The facility is operated by a religious organization that recieves federal funds for providing child care and criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Elizabeth Fischer.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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.
Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 5, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due January 24, 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.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due January 24, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire 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 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 24, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to utility room (furnace) was not locked allowing access to the room.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 24, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for D.G.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due May 6, 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.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due January 18, 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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Jan 2024 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · January 17, 2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for D.G.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire 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 25-300.070 (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 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to utility room (furnace) was not locked allowing access to the room.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
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.
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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
- Meals
- Parents provide breakfast and lunch; snack times are built into the daily schedule
- Hours
- 10 hours a day
Details
- Phone
- (816) 942-2665
- Address
- 100 E Red Bridge Rd
- License
- 000353764, active
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 · stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org
Who cares for your child
- Children per adult — Checked July 2026 · stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org
Who cares for your child
- Staff — stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org
What it costs
- Monthly tuition — Checked July 2026 · stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Meals — Checked July 2026 · stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 · stpaasdayschool.diowestmo.org