Greenwood · Licensed center
ABC Preschool, Inc.
- Small center, licensed for 32 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 8 of its 10 licensing inspections since December 2023.
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
Jul 22, 20261 citation
“Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
Jun 25, 20263 citations
“Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large branch hanging down on the ground from the tree.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by push lawn mower present in reach of children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Dec 16, 20252 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by multiple weeds growing on the playground.”
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.
Nov 20, 20252 citations
“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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by multiple weeds growing on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Oct 28, 20255 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for G.O. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by torn screen on the basement door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Child A child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
1 more from this inspection
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for G.O.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Jun 12, 20256 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for G.O. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by torn screen on the basement door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, yellow slide, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by crack in the slide that could be a pinching hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
2 more from this inspection
“Child A child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for G.O.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Dec 22, 20231 citation
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Dec 15, 20233 citations
“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.
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Outdoor equipment, Little Tykes slide, in playground was unsafe as evidenced by cracks in the slide that could pinch or injury a child.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- July 22, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since December 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 9, 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.
Jul 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · July 22, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 9, 2026
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 25, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 25, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large branch hanging down on the ground from the tree.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 25, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by push lawn mower present in reach of children.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 16, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 16, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by multiple weeds growing on the playground.
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 December 16, 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.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 20, 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.
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 multiple weeds growing on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 28, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 13, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for G.O. 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 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 17, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by torn screen on the basement door.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due August 29, 2025
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.H.
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) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 13, 2025
Child A 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.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due September 4, 2025
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for G.O.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for G.O. 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 (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 torn screen on the basement door.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 12, 2025
Outdoor equipment, yellow slide, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by crack in the slide that could be a pinching hazard.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.H.
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) (C) · Records and Reports
Child A 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.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for G.O.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · December 22, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due December 20, 2023
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
Dec 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 15, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 15, 2023
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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 15, 2023
Outdoor equipment, Little Tykes slide, in playground was unsafe as evidenced by cracks in the slide that could pinch or injury a child.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
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Details
- Address
- 1002 W Main St
- License
- 001865736, active
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License 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.