Kansas City · Licensed center
The Mattie Rhodes Memorial Society
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 166 children.
- Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5 days a week.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since April 2026.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 31, 20265 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on break room door broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The ceilings located in room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tiles due to plumbing issue/flooding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located room 2 and bathroom between rooms 3 & 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole cut into wall to repair damage due to plumbing issue/flooding and loose baseboard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The floors located room 2 & 3 was/were not clean as evidenced by mildew/water damaged area rugs (mildew smell throughout classroom) pieces of sheet rock present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L.(7/13/2026), E.W.(7/13/2026), L.H. (7/13/2026),T.B., and H.A. 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 13, 20269 citations
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on break room door broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The ceilings located in room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in rooms 1, 2, and 3 and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboards (being replaced due to flooding).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The floors located in room 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by flooring is being replaced due to flooding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The ceilings located in room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tiles due to plumbing issue/flooding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located room 2 and bathroom between rooms 3 & 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole cut into wall to repair damage due to plumbing issue/flooding and loose baseboard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The floors located room 2 & 3 was/were not clean as evidenced by mildew/water damaged area rugs (mildew smell throughout classroom) pieces of sheet rock present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L.(7/13/2026), E.W.(7/13/2026), L.H. (7/13/2026),T.B., and H.A. 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 H.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Apr 14, 202610 citations
Licensing Process
“The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B)
Licensing Process
“The name, address and telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (C)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: caulk, mortar, and construction tools . The item(s) was/were located on the floor in rooms that are being repaired.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The floors located in room 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by flooring is being replaced due to flooding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The ceilings located in room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
“The walls located in rooms 1, 2, and 3 and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboards (being replaced due to flooding).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Furniture/equipment, cabinet, in room 7 was not in good condition as evidenced by broken handle.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
Furniture, Equipment and Materials
“Outdoor equipment, large climber, in playground was unsafe as evidenced by exposed caulk due to repairs being made.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L., E.W., L.H., T.B., and H.A. 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 H.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 3 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 31, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since April 2026 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 31, 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.
Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 31, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 31, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on break room door broken.
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 · Correction due August 31, 2026
The ceilings located in room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tiles due to plumbing issue/flooding.
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 August 31, 2026
The walls located room 2 and bathroom between rooms 3 & 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole cut into wall to repair damage due to plumbing issue/flooding and loose baseboard.
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 August 31, 2026
The floors located room 2 & 3 was/were not clean as evidenced by mildew/water damaged area rugs (mildew smell throughout classroom) pieces of sheet rock present.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 31, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L.(7/13/2026), E.W.(7/13/2026), L.H. (7/13/2026),T.B., and H.A. 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 2026 Supplemental visit 9 findings
Supplemental visit · July 13, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on break room door broken.
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 · Correction due June 10, 2026
The ceilings located in room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.
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 June 10, 2026
The walls located in rooms 1, 2, and 3 and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboards (being replaced due to flooding).
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 June 10, 2026
The floors located in room 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by flooring is being replaced due to flooding.
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 ceilings located in room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tiles due to plumbing issue/flooding.
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 room 2 and bathroom between rooms 3 & 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole cut into wall to repair damage due to plumbing issue/flooding and loose baseboard.
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 floors located room 2 & 3 was/were not clean as evidenced by mildew/water damaged area rugs (mildew smell throughout classroom) pieces of sheet rock present.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L.(7/13/2026), E.W.(7/13/2026), L.H. (7/13/2026),T.B., and H.A. 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 April 16, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for H.A.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Apr 2026 Post licensing visit 10 findings
Post licensing visit · April 14, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B) · Licensing Process · Correction due April 14, 2026
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (C) · Licensing Process · Correction due April 14, 2026
The name, address and telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 14, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: caulk, mortar, and construction tools . The item(s) was/were located on the floor in rooms that are being repaired.
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 floors located in room 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by flooring is being replaced due to flooding.
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 ceilings located in room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.
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 rooms 1, 2, and 3 and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboards (being replaced due to flooding).
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 · Correction due April 14, 2026
Furniture/equipment, cabinet, in room 7 was not in good condition as evidenced by broken handle.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 14, 2026
Outdoor equipment, large climber, in playground was unsafe as evidenced by exposed caulk due to repairs being made.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L., E.W., L.H., T.B., and H.A. 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 H.A.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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A day here
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5 days a week
Details
- Phone
- (816) 762-7505
- Address
- 3100 NE 83rd St Ste 1501a, Kansas City, 64119
- License
- 003141504
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Sources and dates
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
A day here
- Hours mattierhodes.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website mattierhodes.org
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.