Grain Valley · Licensed center
AA Academy LLC
- Small play-based center, licensed for 31 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 10 of its 11 licensing inspections since May 2024.
Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Sep 15, 20262 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed black landscaping material posing a tripping hazard on I/T playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Separation requirements of diapering/hand wash areas from food service were not met as evidenced by sippy cups (observed on handwashing sink by diaper table) was observed on the diapering table.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (E) 7.
Apr 8, 20261 citation
“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: A.B. (2nd page missing of TB Risk Assessment).”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Apr 7, 20261 citation
“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: A.B. (2nd page missing of TB Risk Assessment).”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Nov 25, 20251 citation
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Sep 4, 20251 citation
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Apr 11, 20254 citations
“One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E)
“The floors located in the 2s was/were not clean as evidenced by one rug had dirt spot on it.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by parents provided food for some children instead of provider providing food. .”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)
“1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
Apr 2, 20256 citations
“The floors located in the 2s was/were not clean as evidenced by one rug had dirt spot on it.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by parents provided food for some children instead of provider providing food. .”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)
“One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E)
2 more from this inspection
“3 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
Aug 23, 20243 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material observed posing tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.H. 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)
Aug 2, 20244 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material observed posing tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlets were missing covers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.H. 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)
May 24, 20249 citations
“The fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (5)
“The facility had no evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L)
“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 outdoor play area was not fenced.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by preschool playground on the south side has poor drainage with standing water.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
5 more from this inspection
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the fence on the north side of the playground needs additional barriers to prevent cars from accidentally entering the playground. The fence on the southeast side needs additional barriers to prevent cars from accidentally entering the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“J.G. (no longer employed at this time) did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 2.
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.B., C.C., J.G. (no longer employed), T.H. (no longer employed), A.S., M.S., A.V.A., M.W., A.W., who was hired on prior to official licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.H. (no longer employed at this time) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 15, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since May 2024 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was April 8, 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 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 15, 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 exposed black landscaping material posing a tripping hazard on I/T playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (E) 7. · Child Care Program
Separation requirements of diapering/hand wash areas from food service were not met as evidenced by sippy cups (observed on handwashing sink by diaper table) was observed on the diapering table.
Required correction: Caregivers shall keep food items/supplies separate from diapering items.
Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · April 8, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due April 8, 2026
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: A.B. (2nd page missing of TB Risk Assessment).
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · April 7, 2026
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: A.B. (2nd page missing of TB Risk Assessment).
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · November 25, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 25, 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.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · September 4, 2025
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.
Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 11, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due April 4, 2025
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Required correction: Milk shall be served as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 10, 2025
The floors located in the 2s was/were not clean as evidenced by one rug had dirt spot on it.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due April 4, 2025
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by parents provided food for some children instead of provider providing food. .
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 3, 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.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 2, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the 2s was/were not clean as evidenced by one rug had dirt spot on it.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due April 2, 2025
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by parents provided food for some children instead of provider providing food. .
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E) · Nutrition and Food Service
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Required correction: Milk shall be served as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 2, 2025
3 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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) (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.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 23, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 23, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material observed posing tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 23, 2024
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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 23, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.H. 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.
Aug 2024 Post licensing visit 4 findings
Post licensing visit · August 2, 2024
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 exposed landscaping material observed posing tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
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 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 2, 2024
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlets were missing covers.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.H. 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.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 9 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 24, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.042 (5) · Licensing Process · Correction due May 9, 2024
The fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L) · Licensing Process · Correction due May 9, 2024
The facility had no evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with local building and zoning.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 9, 2024
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 outdoor play area was not fenced.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 10, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by preschool playground on the south side has poor drainage with standing water.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 9, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the fence on the north side of the playground needs additional barriers to prevent cars from accidentally entering the playground. The fence on the southeast side needs additional barriers to prevent cars from accidentally entering the playground.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due May 9, 2024
J.G. (no longer employed at this time) did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.
Required correction: Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due May 2, 2024
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.B., C.C., J.G. (no longer employed), T.H. (no longer employed), A.S., M.S., A.V.A., M.W., A.W., who was hired on prior to official licensure.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 9, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.H. (no longer employed at this time) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due May 3, 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.W.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
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How they teach
Play-based
“These activities include play-based learning, sensory play, and gross and fine motor development.”
Who cares for your child
Aleyna Batson (Co-owner and Co-director), 13 years in early childhood.
What it costs
$1,342 a month for an infant
Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say whether these are full-time prices.
A day here
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Provider-posted menus meeting DHS nutrition guidelines; A.M. snack 8:00 AM, lunch 11:00 AM, P.M. snack 2:00 PM daily
- Sleep
- Infants under one year have supervised individual nap/sleep periods, placed on their backs in individually-assigned safety-approved cribs or playpens per the Safe Sleep Policy
- Diapers
- Parents supply diapers and wipes in child's personal tub
- Updates for parents
- Brightwheel app for daily updates, photos, activity/feeding/toileting logs, messaging, digital check-in/out, and billing
- Closed
- 10 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
New Year's Eve (close at noon), New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve (close at noon), Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Child must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning; excluded for listed illness symptoms (fever over 100°F, diarrhea, vomiting, pink eye, rash, etc.)
- Biting
- Staff document and monitor biting incidents with parents; second incident within a week triggers a director meeting and possible dismissal warning; multiple incidents can lead to unenrollment, with re-enrollment possible after six months
Details
- Website
- aaacademygv.com
- Address
- 116 N Main St
- License
- 003010995, active
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks to 6 years
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 aaacademygv.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff aaacademygv.com
What it costs
- Infant, Preschool — Checked July 2026 aaacademygv.com
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Sleep, Diapers, Updates for parents, Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 aaacademygv.com/…/Enrollment-Handbook-mnk5.pdf
Policies
- When a child is sick, Biting — Checked July 2026 aaacademygv.com/…/Enrollment-Handbook-mnk5.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 aaacademygv.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 aaacademygv.com/…/Enrollment-Handbook-mnk5.pdf
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
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.