Lees Summit · Licensed center
The Learning Experience (Lee's Summit)
At a glance
- Large developmental center, licensed for 147 children.
- Hours 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 5 days a week.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
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 all 7 of its licensing inspections since December 2024.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
May 18, 20264 citations
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.D. needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.A., B.C., and A.C. 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)
Oct 22, 20253 citations
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
Personnel
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.D. needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.A., B.C., and A.C. 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)
Jul 9, 20251 citation
Child Care Program
“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on June 25, 2025, Caregiver K.W. left a four year old child on the playground after her class had lined up and went inside. Caregiver K.B. found him out on the playground when she brought her class outside to the playground. The child was left unattended for two to five minutes. Caregiver K.W. was terminated the same day .”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
May 6, 20251 citation
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in New toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on white and green walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
May 1, 20251 citation
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in New toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on white and green walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Apr 2, 20251 citation
Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.
“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 16 inches.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Dec 4, 20246 citations in 2 reports
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
A second state report dated the same day: 5 citations
Records and Reports
“Three child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
Records and Reports
“Six child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Records and Reports
“Four child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Records and Reports
“One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 7 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
- May 18, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since December 2024 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
- 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.
Sep 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · September 30, 2026
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. · Child Care Program
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.
May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 18, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 28, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.K. 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 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 18, 2026
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due May 18, 2025
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.D. needs 1 hour.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 18, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.A., B.C., and A.C. 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.
Nov 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · November 20, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.122(1)(B) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
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.
Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 22, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.K. 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) (C) · Personnel
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.D. needs 1 hour.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.A., B.C., and A.C. 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.
Jul 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · July 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program · Correction due July 9, 2025
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on June 25, 2025, Caregiver K.W. left a four year old child on the playground after her class had lined up and went inside. Caregiver K.B. found him out on the playground when she brought her class outside to the playground. The child was left unattended for two to five minutes. Caregiver K.W. was terminated the same day .
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
May 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · May 6, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 5, 2025
The walls located in New toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on white and green walls.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
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 New toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on white and green walls.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · April 2, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due April 2, 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 16 inches.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Dec 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · December 4, 2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due December 4, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for L.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Dec 2024 Post licensing visit 5 findings
Post licensing visit · December 4, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 4, 2024
Three child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 4, 2024
Six child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 4, 2024
Four 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.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 4, 2024
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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 L.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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A day here
6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 5 days a week
Updates for parents
- Updates for parents
- Bubbles secure parent app for daily reports, photos, updates
How they teach
Developmental and play-based
“Encouraging independence and social skills through play-based learning and exploration.”
Who cares for your child
Ms Mary (Center Director), 30 years in early childhood, Ms Trisann (Twaddler Teacher), 15 years in early childhood, Ms Jen (Curriculum Director), 11 years in early childhood, Ms Sandra (Preschool Teacher), 15 years in early childhood and Ms Shay (Preschool Teacher), 10 years in early childhood.
What staff are paid
- Two Year Old Teacher
- $16 to $18 an hourJob posting, July 2026
- Preschool Teacher
- $16 to $18 an hourJob posting, July 2026
- Part Time Assistant Floater
- $15 to $17 an hourJob posting, May 2026
- Experienced Preschool Teacher
- $16 to $18 an hourJob posting, May 2026
- Full Time Infant Teacher
- $16 to $18 an hourJob posting, May 2026
- Twaddler/Prepper Teacher (Two year old)
- $16 to $18 an hourJob posting, May 2026
Details
- Phone
- (816) 816-2456
- Address
- 3640 SW Arboridge Dr, Lees Summit, 64082
- License
- 003035521
- Chain
- The Learning Experience
- Owner
- The Learning Experience brand is owned by Harvest Partners, a private-equity firm. Most of its schools are owned by franchisees.
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 thelearningexperience.com
Who cares for your child
What staff are paid
- Two Year Old Teacher — Checked October 2026 tle-careers.careerplug.com
- Preschool Teacher — Checked October 2026 tle-careers.careerplug.com
- Part Time Assistant Floater — Checked October 2026 tle-careers.careerplug.com
- Experienced Preschool Teacher — Checked October 2026 tle-careers.careerplug.com
- Full Time Infant Teacher — Checked October 2026 tle-careers.careerplug.com
- Twaddler/Prepper Teacher (Two year old) — Checked October 2026 tle-careers.careerplug.com
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
A day here
- Updates for parents, Hours — Checked July 2026 thelearningexperience.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website, Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 thelearningexperience.com
- Who runs it — Checked November 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Chain — Checked October 2026 thelearningexperience.com
- Owner — Checked October 2026 harvestpartners.com
The private-equity firm Harvest Partners lists The Learning Experience as a current investment, made in July 2025, and describes it as a franchisor and operator of early childhood education schools. So a single center may be run by a franchisee or by the company. harvestpartners.com
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.