Lees Summit · Childcare

Stepping Stones Preschool

A provider in Lees Summit, licensed for 95 children.

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

Not published

What it costs

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What the state has found

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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 26, 2026
On file
4 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was February 26, 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 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 26, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 26, 2026

The ceilings located in gym was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty.

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

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 · Correction due February 4, 2026

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

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 4 · Correction due February 4, 2026

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Annual visit 4 findings

Annual visit · February 4, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 4, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors, staple remover, lip balms and hand lotion. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

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

The ceilings located in gym was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty.

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

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4

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

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 4

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Annual visit 1 finding

Annual visit · February 11, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 · Correction due February 11, 2025

Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by mat under slide in gym torn.

Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Annual visit 10 findings

Annual visit · February 5, 2024

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

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for J.C. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 5, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors and a razor. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

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

The ceilings located in the red room and boys bathroom was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent (red bathroom) and stained 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 7 · Correction due February 5, 2024

Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on shelves in gold and green rooms.

Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due February 5, 2024

Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the opening measured 4".

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

Equipment in the outdoor play area, the car, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 5, 2024

The ceilings located in the silver room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents.

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 5, 2024

The walls located in orange and silver rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by inside of door splintering and chipping paint.

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

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 10 children missing acknowledgement form.

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 4

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 10 children missing acknowledgement form.

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

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

State licensing record

A day here

Not published

Details

Phone
(816) 525-4769
Address
800 NE Tudor Rd
License
000632579, active
Ownership
Non-profit

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