Platte City · Licensed family home
Swearngin, Chonchala Janie
A family home in Platte City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 10 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Mid-size home. Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Swearngin, Chonchala Janie for what it has not published: how they teach, who is with the children and for how long, what it costs, hours and late pickup, a typical day and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 10 of 11 cited something
Across Kansas City-area family homes, the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits (809 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
- February 11, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since August 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 22, 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.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 22, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material sticking out between resilient surface squares creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 22, 2025
The walls located play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dent in wall exposing plaster.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 27, 2025
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7/22/24 and 7/22/24.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 22, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material sticking out between resilient surface squares creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The walls located play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dent in wall exposing plaster.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7/22/24 and 7/22/24.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 5, 2025
One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 3, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 26, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 26, 2025
Outdoor equipment, shopping cart, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusted areas.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 13, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 13, 2024
The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard is missing.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 13, 2024
Outdoor equipment, blue merry go round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes emblem has cracked leaving jagged edges.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard is missing.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, blue merry go round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes emblem has cracked leaving jagged edges.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 12, 2024
Outdoor equipment, Soccer ball, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling vinyl.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 16, 2024
Outdoor equipment, rocking dolphin, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 9, 2024
Outdoor equipment, 3 plastic bulldozers, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracks in plastic.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 9, 2024
Outdoor equipment, 3 plastic shovels, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 9, 2024
Outdoor equipment, plastic watering cans, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, rocking dolphin, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 8, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 5, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.5 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 5, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located closet door in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in closet door where door knob should be.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Aug 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 28, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · No longer displayed by the state
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.5 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials 2 (A) 1 · Correction due August 28, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mega block had hole where peg should be.
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (A) 1 · Correction due August 28, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Furniture/equipment, mega block, in playroom was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in top where peg should be.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 · Correction due August 28, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Outdoor equipment, sifter, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by sharp edges.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located closet door in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in closet door where door knob should be.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 858-2001
- Address
- 6 S Vine View
- License
- 000391375, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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State record
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov