Independence · Childcare

Starshine Preschool

A provider in Independence, licensed for 49 children. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

Not published

What it costs

Not published

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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.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
January 8, 2026
On file
5 visits since January 2024 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was January 28, 2025. 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.

Jan 2026 Annual visit nothing cited State record
Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · January 28, 2025

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 a table saw, electrical cords/wires and approx. 3 big ladders leaning on a wall that could fall were in a propped open closet in the cafeteria.

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

5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due January 24, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due January 23, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 3 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.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Annual visit 3 findings

Annual visit · January 16, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a table saw, electrical cords/wires and approx. 3 big ladders leaning on a wall that could fall were in a propped open closet in the cafeteria.

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

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 3 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.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 11, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3. · Health Requirements · Correction due February 13, 2024

TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Stephanie Kenyon, Michelle Smirl, and Lisa Tracy.

Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due April 10, 2024

Requirements for fire safety 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.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Annual visit 2 findings

Annual visit · January 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3. · Health Requirements

TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Stephanie Kenyon, Michelle Smirl, and Lisa Tracy.

Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

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 has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

A day here

Not published

Details

Phone
(816) 254-6900
Address
400 W Maple
License
000976627, active

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All checked July 2026.

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