Lees Summit · Licensed center
Summit Children's Center
A center in Lees Summit, licensed for 90 children. Angie Watkins (Owner and Director) has been there since 2019. The state cited something at 22 of 23 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Angie Watkins (Owner and Director) since 2019.
Of 353 Kansas City-area providers, 15 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of nineteen years.
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Summit Children's Center for what it has not published: how they teach and what it costs. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 22 of 23 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.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- April 7, 2026
- On file
- 23 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was April 7, 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.
Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 7, 2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due April 7, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for N.B. and E.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due April 7, 2026
Ella Maintz and Nevaeh Binkly 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 · Correction due April 7, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.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 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due April 7, 2026
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: E.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Mar 2026 Close supervision visit 5 findings
Close supervision visit · March 27, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
Ella Maintz and Nevaeh Binkly 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 E.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 25-500.122 · 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: E.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due March 27, 2026
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by pm snack observed was vanilla wafers and water..
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for N.B. and E.M.
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.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 24, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 17, 2026
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 17, 2026
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 17, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for E.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 17, 2026
The ceilings located in the prek classroom and the young toddler classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dust buildup on the ceiling tiles/vent.
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 March 17, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.K. and E.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 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due March 17, 2026
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: E.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Mar 2026 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED
Complaint · March 17, 2026
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3.
Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7.
Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 18, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in the prek classroom and the young toddler classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dust buildup on the ceiling tiles/vent.
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 K.K. and E.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 25-500.122 · 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: E.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for E.M.
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.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · December 19, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 19, 2025
The floors located in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a couple areas of the infant concrete floor had spots that didn't appear to be sealed. Area was approximately 1 foot by 1 foot and looked like scratches from the crib legs.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Dec 2025 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · December 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a couple areas of the infant concrete floor had spots that didn't appear to be sealed. Area was approximately 1 foot by 1 foot and looked like scratches from the crib legs.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Dec 2025 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED
Complaint · December 5, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1.
Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
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 25-500.182(1)(A)3.
Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
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.
Nov 2025 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · November 20, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 20, 2025
Outdoor equipment, the swing set, in the playground space was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by protruding nails were observed on the wood part of the swing set.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 6, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due November 5, 2025
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.S. and A.A.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 5, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.S.
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.
Oct 2025 Close supervision visit 2 findings
Close supervision visit · October 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.S. and A.A.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.S.
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.
Sep 2025 Reinspection visit 2 findings
Reinspection visit · September 19, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (C) 1. C. · Correction due September 19, 2025
A Junior Aide, 17 year old staff member, was counted toward infant/toddler staff/child ratios.
Required correction: Junior Aides shall not be counted toward infant/toddler staff/child ratios.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due September 19, 2025
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children , ages 12 months - 24 months, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Sep 2025 Reinspection visit 6 findings
Reinspection visit · September 8, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children , ages 12 months - 24 months, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 8, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was open allowing possible access to children.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 5, 2025
The floors located in the infant room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by as the paint was chipping on the floor in two spots.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due September 8, 2025
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 less than 12 inches.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (C) 1. C.
A Junior Aide, 17 year old staff member, was counted toward infant/toddler staff/child ratios.
Required correction: Junior Aides shall not be counted toward infant/toddler staff/child ratios.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due September 8, 2025
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children , ages 3 through 5 years old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 26, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 26, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet wasn't covered in the infant classroom.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 26, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bucket of approximately 20 containers of sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf within the reach of children in the 2 & 3 year old room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the infant room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by as the paint was chipping on the floor in two spots.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due August 26, 2025
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 2 sheets in the 2 & 3 year old room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due August 26, 2025
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 26, 2025
Outdoor equipment, 2 swing sets, in the outside playspace was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by 3 nails were protruding out of the wood.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due August 26, 2025
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.C.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children , ages 3 through 5 years old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Aug 2025 Reinspection visit 3 findings
Reinspection visit · August 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 1, 2025
The walls located in the new toddler room and the prk k/school age room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due August 1, 2025
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 1, 2025
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by thirty three (33) children, ages 3 through 9 years old, were cared for by four (4) adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Jul 2025 Supplemental visit 5 findings
Supplemental visit · July 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by thirty three (33) children, ages 3 through 9 years old, were cared for by four (4) adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 21, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was open allowing possible access to children.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 21, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 plastic container of approximately 18 - 20 tubes/containers of diaper ointments. The item(s) was/were located on a changing table shelf in the 2 year old classroom within reach of children.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in the new toddler room and the prk k/school age room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Mar 2025 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED
Complaint · March 24, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9.
Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Mar 2025 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED
Complaint · March 24, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9.
Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 12 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 20, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due February 28, 2025
Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 11, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for T.A.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due March 11, 2025
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Sam Massey and Rebecca Wilkin.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 28, 2025
The floors located in the 4 year old room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was a section of tile that was missing in an area approximately 1 inch by 2 inches by the back door.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 28, 2025
Furniture/equipment, a table, in in the 2 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board was observed on the table top.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 28, 2025
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due March 19, 2025
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: T.A. (1), A.B. (2), A.F.V. (6) and Kenzie Fricke (1.75).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due February 28, 2025
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Tionna Alexander, who was hired on February 3, 2025.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due February 28, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.F. 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) . · Correction due February 28, 2025
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: T.A. and E.M.B.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due February 28, 2025
Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due February 28, 2025
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 16 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 3, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the toddler room had two outlets not covered.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 3, 2025
The ceilings located in the 4 and 5 year old room and the hallway outside the 2 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by the ceiling vents had dust build up on them.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 3, 2025
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the 4 year old room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was a section of tile that was missing in an area approximately 1 inch by 2 inches by the back door.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, a table, in in the 2 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board was observed on the table top.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 3, 2025
Outdoor equipment, the wood framing on the swing sets, in the outside play space was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by four protruding nails were observed on the wood of the frame.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: T.A. (1), A.B. (2), A.F.V. (6) and Kenzie Fricke (1.75).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Tionna Alexander, who was hired on February 3, 2025.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.F. 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: T.A. and E.M.B.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports
Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for T.A.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Sam Massey and Rebecca Wilkin.
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.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 30, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 28, 2024
The floors located in the toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the concrete sealant was chipped in multiple areas of the flooring.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 28, 2024
Furniture/equipment, nine children's tables, in the prek room, school age room and the 3 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by the table topping was missing with chipped areas exposing cork board on the tables.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 28, 2024
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
Aug 2024 Reinspection visit 7 findings
Reinspection visit · August 15, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 15, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and the supply closet were both unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the concrete sealant was chipped in multiple areas of the flooring.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, nine children's tables, in the prek room, school age room and the 3 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by the table topping was missing with chipped areas exposing cork board on the tables.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (C) 1. A. · Correction due August 15, 2024
A Junior Aide, C.C., was not under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
Required correction: Junior Aides counted in staff/child ratio must be under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (C) 1. B. · Correction due August 15, 2024
A Junior Aide, C.C., was the sole caregiver for a group of children.
Required correction: Junior Aides shall not be the sole caregiver for a group of children.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due August 15, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K., J.T., C.D. and C.C.
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.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 6, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and the supply closet were both unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 6, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 baskets of approximately 30 bottles total of sunscreen, nail polish remover, hair & body oil and hair detangler and 7 tubes of diaper ointment. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf in the school age room and under the changing table in the toddler classroom all accessible to children.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 6, 2024
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that the toddler room had curtains pulled shut and it was nap time not allowing staff to see children.
Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the concrete sealant was chipped in multiple areas of the flooring.
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 August 6, 2024
The ceilings located in the 2 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by dust build up on the ceiling vent.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, nine children's tables, in the prek room, school age room and the 3 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by the table topping was missing with chipped areas exposing cork board on the tables.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 6, 2024
Outdoor equipment, the swing set, in the outside play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nails and screws.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (C) 1. A.
A Junior Aide, C.C., was not under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
Required correction: Junior Aides counted in staff/child ratio must be under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (C) 1. B.
A Junior Aide, C.C., was the sole caregiver for a group of children.
Required correction: Junior Aides shall not be the sole caregiver for a group of children.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K., J.T., C.D. and C.C.
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.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 8 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (E) 6. · Child Care Program · Correction due February 28, 2024
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash his/her hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Required correction: Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (6) (A) · Health Care · Correction due February 28, 2024
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by toddler teacher was observed not washing her hands after diaper changing.
Required correction: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (6) (B) · Health Care · Correction due February 28, 2024
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by toddler children's hands were not washed after diaper changing.
Required correction: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 20, 2024
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 20, 2024
Furniture/equipment, tables, in the 2 year old room and the 2/3 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board on the 4 tables in the 2 year old room and the 2/3 year old room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due May 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: C.B. (12), L.B. (12), C.C. (4), A.W. (12), M.E. (12)Talor Harrison (12), D.H. (12), Alyssa Lashure(12) Sam Massey (12), B.L. (12) and Rebecca Wilkin (12).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due February 20, 2024
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Aiyana Freeman Vasquez, who was hired on January 15, 2024.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (E) 2. · Child Care Program · Correction due February 28, 2024
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
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A day here
- Meals
- USDA-compliant meals and snacks (morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack); peanut-free facility
- Sleep
- Rest time 12:00pm-2:30pm on cots with sheets; children not asleep after 30 min may do quiet play; required for all except school-age children
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Phone
- (816) 600-5100
- Website
- summitchildrenscenter.com
- Address
- 800 SE Church Rd
- License
- 002750572, active
- Ages
- 6 weeks through 12 years old
- Established
- 2019
- Ownership
- For-profit
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A day here
- Meals, Sleep, Hours — Checked July 2026 · summitchildrenscenter.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 · summitchildrenscenter.com
- Ages — Checked July 2026 · summitchildrenscenter.com
- Established — Checked July 2026 · summitchildrenscenter.com
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov