Kearney · Licensed center
Talented Tots - Kearney
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 156 children.
- Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
From their website, read July 2026:
“❏ Ratios (infants 1:4, 2yr olds 1:8, 3-4yr olds 1:10, 5yr olds and older 1:16)”
The state’s rule
Missouri sets the most children one adult may care for by age, and the largest group size, in 5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A).
Infants and toddlers (birth to 24 months): one adult for every four.
Two-year-olds (24 to 36 months, in a group of only two-year-olds): one adult for every eight.
Three- and four-year-olds: one adult for every ten.
Five-year-olds and up: one adult for every sixteen.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at both of its licensing inspections since May 2026.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 27, 202612 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer in Growing Threes bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in the Roly Polies room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue that was peeling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in the 2 year old room, 3 year old room and WonderKids was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint along the walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Furniture/equipment, cabinet under sink, in Roly Polys was not in good condition as evidenced by broken door hinge.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by peeling play mat in the 2 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
Personnel (1) (K) .
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.B. and M.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“The medical examination report on file for D.L. and A.S. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C)
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.S.”
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: A.P., and M.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for H.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
May 11, 202612 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by unlocked break room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in the 2 year old room, 3 year old room and WonderKids was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint along the walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in the Roly Polies room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue that was peeling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Furniture/equipment, cabinet under sink, in Roly Polys was not in good condition as evidenced by broken door hinge.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by peeling play mat in the 2 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
Personnel (1) (K) .
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: L.J., H.K., H.H., A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.B., L.J., K.K., D.R., and M.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“The medical examination report on file for D.L. and A.S. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C)
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: K.K., D.R., H.K., A.P., and M.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
“A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for H.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 2 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 27, 2026
- On file
- 2 visits since May 2026 — both cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 27, 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.
Sep 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · September 22, 2026
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(2)(E) · Health Care
If children exhibit any of the following symptoms, they must be sent home:
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 25-500.192(2)(E)11. · Health Care
Fever over one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100F) by mouth or ninety-nine degrees Fahrenheit (99F) under the arm;
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 25-500.082(6)(A)1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
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 25-500.192(5)(A) · Health Care
In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
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.
Aug 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · August 28, 2026
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) · Staff/Child Ratios
The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
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.
Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 27, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer in Growing Threes bathroom.
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 · Correction due August 27, 2026
The walls located in the Roly Polies room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue that was peeling.
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
The walls located in the 2 year old room, 3 year old room and WonderKids was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint along the walls.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 27, 2026
Furniture/equipment, cabinet under sink, in Roly Polys was not in good condition as evidenced by broken door hinge.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 27, 2026
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by peeling play mat in the 2 year old room.
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.S.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.B. and M.S. 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 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports
The medical examination report on file for D.L. and A.S. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) 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: A.P., and M.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due August 27, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for H.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2026 Post licensing visit 12 findings
Post licensing visit · May 11, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 11, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by unlocked break room.
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 walls located in the 2 year old room, 3 year old room and WonderKids was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint along the walls.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in the Roly Polies room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue that was peeling.
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, cabinet under sink, in Roly Polys was not in good condition as evidenced by broken door hinge.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by peeling play mat in the 2 year old room.
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: L.J., H.K., H.H., A.S.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.B., L.J., K.K., D.R., and M.S. 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 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports
The medical examination report on file for D.L. and A.S. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
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: K.K., D.R., H.K., A.P., and M.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for H.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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What it costs
- Deposit
- $250, not refundable
A day here
6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week
Outdoors, sleep, updates for parents and two more
- Outdoors
- Outdoor time is supervised per fixed ratios, one class outside at a time, children must stay within the fence (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Sleep
- 30 min required rest, not left in crib/cot beyond 1hr awake; infants placed on backs per safe sleep policy (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Updates for parents
- Families set up a Brightwheel account for enrollment and payments (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Schedule
- Full-time, part-time (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Closed
- Closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day
Details
- Phone
- (816) 903-4038
- Address
- 155 S Platte Clay Way, Kearney, 64060
- License
- 003152798
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Sources and dates
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Children per adult
- Children per adult — Checked July 2026 talentedtots.org/…/hiringpacket.pdf
What it costs
- Deposit — Checked July 2026 talentedtots.org/…/index.phtml
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
A day here
- Outdoors, Sleep — Checked July 2026 talentedtots.org/…/hiringpacket.pdf
- Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 talentedtots.org/…/index.phtml
- Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 talentedtots.org/…/kearney.phtml
- Schedule — Checked July 2026 talentedtots.org/…/registrationform.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 talentedtots.org/…/kearney.phtml
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 talentedtots.org
- Who runs it — Checked November 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 191 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 56; medium is 57 to 134.