Liberty · Licensed center
The Liberty Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Liberty, Missouri, Inc.
A developmental center in Liberty, licensed for 52 children. The state cited something at 10 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).
Small center. Small means the smallest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 55 children. Medium is 56 to 134; large is 135 to 729.
How they teach
Developmental
“We believe in developmentally appropriate practice, which means simply that educators need to think first about the developmental needs of the child and then create an environment... Included with the creation of environment, we also believe in the power of play.”In their words. lcceec.org, July 2026
One of 9 Kansas City-area providers that describe a developmental approach, out of 63 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
From $974 a month
Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
Shortlist can ask The Liberty Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Liberty, Missouri, Inc. for what it has not published: who is with the children and for how long. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 10 of 11 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.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- February 26, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since August 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 26, 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.
Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 26, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 26, 2026
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.
Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · February 24, 2026
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.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 27, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 27, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 8, 2025
The ceilings located in classrooms and bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
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 · Correction due August 27, 2025
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 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 25, 2025
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.P.
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 25-500.192 (3) (B) · Health Care · Correction due August 27, 2025
The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.
Required correction: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 15, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.P. and A.B.
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.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 25, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in classrooms and bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
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 25-500.102 · 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: S.P.
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 25-500.192 (3) (B) · Health Care
The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.
Required correction: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.P. and A.B.
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.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · June 17, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 11, 2025
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 21, 2025
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.
Required correction: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.
Dec 2024 Supplemental visit 8 findings
Supplemental visit · December 3, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 24, 2024
The walls located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint by wall near table.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.
Required correction: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 23, 2024
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due September 13, 2024
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: A.S. needs one hour.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 27, 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: N.P. needs seven hours .
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due August 27, 2024
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: M.M. and C.P.
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 December 2, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for E.W.
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.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by store room door was open.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Cleaning wipes - Preempt brand. The item(s) was/were located on shelf in Room 1.
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
The walls located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint by wall near table.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.
Required correction: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
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: A.S. needs one hour.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
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: N.P. needs seven hours .
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
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: M.M. and C.P.
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 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 20, 2024
One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
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 E.W.
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.
Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 28, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 26, 2023
The walls located in PreK was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.
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 · Correction due September 26, 2023
The walls located in Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding coming off the wall.
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 September 19, 2023
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: K.L. needs 1.75 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · Correction due August 28, 2023
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 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. · Correction due August 28, 2023
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
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.
Aug 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 28, 2023
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 Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding coming off the wall.
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 · No longer displayed by the state
The walls located in PreK was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.
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 · No longer displayed by the state
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: K.L. needs 1.75 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · No longer displayed by the state
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 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. · No longer displayed by the state
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
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 August 28, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
Three 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 August 28, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state
One 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.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
A day here
- Meals
- Breakfast at 9:00 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m., snack at 3:00 p.m., served family style; participates in the Missouri Dept. of Health Child Care Food Program (CCFP)
- Outdoors
- Daily outdoor play required by state regulations, except during extreme weather
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Details
- Phone
- (816) 781-7654
- Website
- lcceec.org
- Address
- 427 E Kansas St
- License
- 000168143, active
- Ages
- 2 to 5 years
- Established
- 1972
Do you run The Liberty Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Liberty, Missouri, Inc.? Shortlist has no ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.
Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach — lcceec.org
What it costs
- Monthly tuition — lcceec.org
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors — lcceec.org
- Hours — lcceec.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License — healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — lcceec.org
- Ages — lcceec.org
- Established — lcceec.org