Kansas City · Licensed center
Visionary Kids Childcare LLC
A center in Kansas City, licensed for 33 children. The state cited something at 7 of 8 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
Not published
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
One staff is named on their site, with no start year given.
What it costs
Not published
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 7 of 8 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
- April 29, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was March 5, 2025. 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.
Apr 2026 Post licensing visit 5 findings
Post licensing visit · April 29, 2026
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 outside of the mulched area, the concrete had weeds growing and needs to be maintained.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.W. 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: T.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) 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 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports
1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
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.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-400.095.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (H) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: clorox bleach and other cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 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 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: D.J. needs 3 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Destiney James.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · March 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A · Correction due March 5, 2025
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 30, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, cleaning sprays, etc.. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom cabinet that was not locked.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 30, 2024
The floors located in the kitchen area and the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling up and chipping which can be easily peeled or tripped on.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due September 30, 2024
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (G) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 10, 2024
Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by Marilyn McAlester and Diamond Scotts medical did not clarify that they could work in childcare.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due September 27, 2024
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 8/7/2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 18, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M., D.S., and D.J.
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 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, cleaning sprays, etc.. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom cabinet that was not locked.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The floors located in the kitchen area and the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling up and chipping which can be easily peeled or tripped on.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (G) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by Marilyn McAlester and Diamond Scotts medical did not clarify that they could work in childcare.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (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 8/7/2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements 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 M.M., D.S., and D.J.
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.
Mar 2024 Reinspection visit 1 finding
Reinspection visit · March 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due March 26, 2024
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 4 children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.
Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · March 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 4 children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.
A day here
- Meals
- Meals served family style in classroom; breakfast 7:45-8:45am, lunch 11:00am-12:00pm, snack 3:00pm; parents supply all infant food
- Outdoors
- Outdoor play continues even on chilly days (jacket or coat required)
- Sleep
- Quiet rest/nap time provided for all full-time children with a mat each; non-sleepers may have quiet nap toys/books
- Hours
- 5:59 AM to 5:59 AM, 7 days a week, year round
Details
- Phone
- (816) 299-1419
- Website
- visionarykidschildcare.org
- Address
- 3544 Highland Ave
- License
- 002795060, active
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years of age
- Ownership
- For-profit
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Who cares for your child
- Staff — visionarykidschildcare.org
State record
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A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Hours — Checked July 2026 · visionarykidschildcare.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 · visionarykidschildcare.org
- Ages — Checked July 2026 · visionarykidschildcare.org
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov