Kansas City · Licensed center
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At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 109 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 12 of its licensing inspections since November 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
May 18, 20261 citation
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.K.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
May 12, 20261 citation
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.K.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Dec 1, 20252 citations
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.K.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for G.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 5, 20252 citations
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.K.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for G.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
May 21, 20257 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in the Westport Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Fire Safety
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
Personnel
“S.V. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.G. 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 (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: L.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Records and Reports
“Requirements for children's records were not met as evidenced by a child's record was not kept confidential - specifically children allergies and medication sheets were posted on the classroom walls available for unauthorized access .”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (9)
May 1, 20257 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in the Westport Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Fire Safety
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
Personnel
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
Personnel
“S.V. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.G. 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 (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: L.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Records and Reports
“Requirements for children's records were not met as evidenced by a child's record was not kept confidential - specifically children allergies and medication sheets were posted on the classroom walls available for unauthorized access .”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (9)
Nov 20, 20247 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two puddles filled with approximately 1 inch of water measuring approximately 10 - 12 inches in circumference were observed on the back left corner of the preschool playground by the mud kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.V.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Personnel
“C.B., S.C. and A.G. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.G. and M.B., who was hired on 8/20/24 and 4/15/24.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.G. 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)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for A.B., K.H., S.M. and K.V.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Nov 6, 20248 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: tubes of destin, aquaphor and butt paste. The item(s) was/were located in two baskets on the back of toilets in the toddler Roo and Trolley rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two puddles filled with approximately 1 inch of water measuring approximately 10 - 12 inches in circumference were observed on the back left corner of the preschool playground by the mud kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.V.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Personnel
“C.B., S.C. and A.G. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Personnel
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.G. and M.B., who was hired on 8/20/24 and 4/15/24.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.G. 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)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for A.B., K.H., S.M. and K.V.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
May 21, 20241 citation
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
May 15, 20243 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 baskets of diaper ointments and creams (approximately 10 tubes). The item(s) was/were located in the shared bathroom between the Roo and Trolly room sitting on the back of the toilets.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Dec 8, 20235 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.N.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Personnel
“D.E., R.T. and L.K. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.E., D.E. and C.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 2, 20235 citations
Annual Requirements
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Annual Requirements
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Personnel (4) (A) .
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.N.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Personnel
“D.E., R.T. and L.K. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.E., D.E. and C.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
The state cited rules at all 12 of this center's inspections. Most Kansas City-area centers inspected 10 or more times had the same: 56% of 138.
How all 138 Kansas City-area centers inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 138 Kansas City-area centers the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- Some44%
- All56%This center
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- May 18, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 18, 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.
May 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · May 18, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due May 18, 2026
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.K.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · May 12, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.K.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due December 1, 2025
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.K.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 17, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for G.B.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.K.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for G.B.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2025 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 19, 2025
The walls located in the Westport 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due May 14, 2025
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due May 15, 2025
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.A.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due May 15, 2025
S.V. 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 May 6, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.G. 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 May 6, 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: L.G.
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 (9) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 2, 2025
Requirements for children's records were not met as evidenced by a child's record was not kept confidential - specifically children allergies and medication sheets were posted on the classroom walls available for unauthorized access .
Required correction: Children's records shall be confidential and available to parents upon request.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in the Westport 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.A.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
S.V. 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 L.G. 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: L.G.
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 (9) · Records and Reports
Requirements for children's records were not met as evidenced by a child's record was not kept confidential - specifically children allergies and medication sheets were posted on the classroom walls available for unauthorized access .
Required correction: Children's records shall be confidential and available to parents upon request.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two puddles filled with approximately 1 inch of water measuring approximately 10 - 12 inches in circumference were observed on the back left corner of the preschool playground by the mud kitchen.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 20, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.V.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 20, 2024
C.B., S.C. and A.G. 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 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due November 18, 2024
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.G. and M.B., who was hired on 8/20/24 and 4/15/24.
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 November 8, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.G. 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 20, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2024
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for A.B., K.H., S.M. and K.V.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 6, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 6, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: tubes of destin, aquaphor and butt paste. The item(s) was/were located in two baskets on the back of toilets in the toddler Roo and Trolley rooms.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two puddles filled with approximately 1 inch of water measuring approximately 10 - 12 inches in circumference were observed on the back left corner of the preschool playground by the mud kitchen.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.V.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
C.B., S.C. and A.G. 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 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.G. and M.B., who was hired on 8/20/24 and 4/15/24.
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 A.G. 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G.
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 A.B., K.H., S.M. and K.V.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · May 21, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due May 17, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.P.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 15, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 15, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 baskets of diaper ointments and creams (approximately 10 tubes). The item(s) was/were located in the shared bathroom between the Roo and Trolly room sitting on the back of the toilets.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 15, 2024
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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.P.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 8, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 21, 2023
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 28, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due December 7, 2023
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.N.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 30, 2023
D.E., R.T. and L.K. 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 8, 2023
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.E., D.E. and C.D.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 2, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of November 3, 2026
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of November 3, 2026
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · No longer on the state’s site as of November 3, 2026
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.N.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of November 3, 2026
D.E., R.T. and L.K. 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of November 3, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.E., D.E. and C.D.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 235-2601
- Address
- 1012 E 52nd St, Kansas City, 64110
- License
- 000539448
- Ownership
- Government-run
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Ownership — Checked November 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 191 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 57 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 56; large is 135 to 729.