Lees Summit · Licensed center

The Goddard School - Longview

A center in Lees Summit, licensed for 134 children. The state cited something at 13 of 14 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

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What it costs

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 13 of 14 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.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
May 14, 2026
On file
14 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was February 17, 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 monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 14, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the diaper changing table was full of equipment and staff members stated that they use the restroom to stand and change diapers or use the mat that is in the restroom. Will need to obtain a variance to utilize this method for their two year olds.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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: B.H. and M.G.

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 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: J.W. needs 1 hour.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.H. and J.W.

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 25-500.202 (2) (B) · Nutrition and Food Service

The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that 1 child under 12 months old did not have a plan on file.

Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

1 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 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Lorelei Moeller.

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 J.L., S.B., M.G. and L.N. .

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.

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 20, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 17, 2026

The walls located in preschool 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the back blue wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 29, 2026

There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 20, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in preschool 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the back blue wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 8 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 31, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 20, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 30, 2025

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.W. needs 3 hours, K.C. needs 9 hours and to be added to the MOPD System, M.G. needs 8 hours and to be added to the MOPD System, and E.B. needs 9 hours and to be added to the MOPD System.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due June 20, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.C. and M.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 June 20, 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: K.C. and M.G.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due June 20, 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 5/29/24 and 5/12/24.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · Correction due June 20, 2025

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due June 20, 2025

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 24, 2025

1 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.

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 19, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.W. needs 3 hours, K.C. needs 9 hours and to be added to the MOPD System, M.G. needs 8 hours and to be added to the MOPD System, and E.B. needs 9 hours and to be added to the MOPD System.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.C. and M.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: K.C. and M.G.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (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 5/29/24 and 5/12/24.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

1 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.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · January 17, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 13, 2025

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 was not in good condition in that two 2 year old children wiggled 2 fence PVC slates loose and were able to get outside of the fenced play area that is directly behind in the building used for children 2 years and younger. A 3rd child tried to step outside the gate but stopped before fully leaving the fenced area.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Reinspection visit 2 findings

Reinspection visit · December 13, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 was not in good condition in that two 2 year old children wiggled 2 fence PVC slates loose and were able to get outside of the fenced play area that is directly behind in the building used for children 2 years and younger. A 3rd child tried to step outside the gate but stopped before fully leaving the fenced area.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program · Correction due December 13, 2024

A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by 2 children wiggled out slates of the fence and got outside of the fence for approximately 20 seconds. Caregiver M.C. pulled both children back inside the fenced area. They are unsure exactly how far the children got, but the children were close enough outside of the fenced area that Morgan did not have to leave the fenced area to retrieve the children.

Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Supplemental visit 4 findings

Supplemental visit · December 5, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 was not in good condition in that two 2 year old children wiggled 2 fence PVC slates loose and were able to get outside of the fenced play area that is directly behind in the building used for children 2 years and younger. A 3rd child tried to step outside the gate but stopped before fully leaving the fenced area.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 26, 2024

The ceilings located in the hallway by the infant and toddler rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a missing ceiling tile exposing wires.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 26, 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: M.W. needs 8 hours, K.J. needs 1.5 hours, J.D. needs 8 hours and Destiny Clark needs 1 hour.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program

A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by 2 children wiggled out slates of the fence and got outside of the fence for approximately 20 seconds. Caregiver M.C. pulled both children back inside the fenced area. They are unsure exactly how far the children got, but the children were close enough outside of the fenced area that Morgan did not have to leave the fenced area to retrieve the children.

Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The ceilings located in the hallway by the infant and toddler rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a missing ceiling tile exposing wires.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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: M.W. needs 8 hours, K.J. needs 1.5 hours, J.D. needs 8 hours and Destiny Clark needs 1 hour.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 10 findings

Supplemental visit · August 26, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 16, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.B., K.C., D.C., M.C., B.H., A.J., C.L., A.L., M.M., S.M., H.P., D.R., A.R., C.S., T.S., A.S., M.W., B.V., A.K., A.A., S.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 16, 2024

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 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 24, 2024

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 16, 2024

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 24, 2024

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due July 18, 2024

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.H., J.J., and L.Z.

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 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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: S.B. needs 6 hours, D.C. needs 1, M.C. needs 2, J.D. needs 8, R.F. needs 1, K.J. needs 1.5, S.M. needs 1.50, and M.W. needs 8 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due June 24, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff O.L.

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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due June 26, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.B., A.L., and A.K. 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 July 16, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for B.H., C.L., A.L., M.M., A.R., A.S., L.Z., J.J., B.V., A.K.

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.

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.B., K.C., D.C., M.C., B.H., A.J., C.L., A.L., M.M., S.M., H.P., D.R., A.R., C.S., T.S., A.S., M.W., B.V., A.K., A.A., S.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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: B.H., J.J., and L.Z.

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 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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: S.B. needs 6 hours, K.C. needs 2 hours, D.C. needs 6, M.C. needs 2, J.D. needs 8, M.D. needs 2, R.F. needs 1, M.G. needs 1, L.H. needs .75, K.J. needs 1.5, H.P. needs 2, D.R. needs 1.5, and M.W. needs 7 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff O.L.

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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.B., A.L., and A.K. 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 B.H., C.L., A.L., M.M., A.R., A.S., L.Z., J.J., B.V., A.K.

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.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED

Complaint · April 23, 2024

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 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)(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 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)(C)9.

Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.

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.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record
Sep 2023 Reinspection visit 2 findings

Reinspection visit · September 13, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 13, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by having 1 child that was 9 years old in care.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 12, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The walls located in room 127 (preschool) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint by the science/sensory section on the back wall.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Post licensing visit 2 findings

Post licensing visit · September 1, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process · No longer displayed by the state

The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by having 1 child that was 9 years old in care.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer displayed by the state

The walls located in room 127 (preschool) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint by the science/sensory section on the back wall.

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

State licensing record

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Phone
(816) 600-0700
Address
1000 SW Longview Park Dr
License
003000326, active
Ownership
For-profit
Chain
The Goddard School, a franchise
Owner
This school is owned by its franchisee. The Goddard School brand is owned by Sycamore Partners, a private-equity firm.

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