Kansas City · Licensed center

Ability KC

Medium center, licensed for 80 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 11 of its 13 licensing inspections since October 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

Apr 7, 2026No rules cited

Mar 27, 20261 citation

“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

Mar 4, 20261 citation

“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

Jan 9, 20261 citation

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Nov 12, 20252 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on November 7, 2025, director J.C., reported that on November 5, 2025, a 2-year-old child had been left alone on the play yard for approximately 15 seconds and that the caregivers responsible for the child were unaware that they had left a child on the play yard. Caregivers from another classroom were exiting the building and observed the child and immediately took the child back to the classroom. The classroom caregivers were re-trained on the name to face attendance policy.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.

Oct 7, 20251 citation

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Apr 1, 20251 citation

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Oct 1, 2024No rules cited

Jun 17, 20248 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage closet containing piping was observed to be unlocked, due to a broken lock, in the gym.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the gym were not covered with protective outlet covers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that an electrical plate in the gym was observed to be broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The floors located in room 300 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a blue tile was observed to be damaged.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

4 more from this inspection

“Art work/teaching materials, children's art and curriculum materials, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (D)
“Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2.
“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: S.K. needs 1 more hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“4 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

Apr 15, 202413 citations

“Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2.
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage closet containing piping was observed to be unlocked, due to a broken lock, in the gym.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the gym were not covered with protective outlet covers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)

9 more from this inspection

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that an electrical plate in the gym was observed to be broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The floors located in room 300 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a blue tile was observed to be damaged.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Art work/teaching materials, children's art and curriculum materials, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (D)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.W. S.S., A.H. and A.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“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: S.K. needs 1 more hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“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: S.K. (needs 12 hours), C.V. (needs 12 hours), K.P. (needs 12 hours), E.S. (needs 6 hours) and E.S. (needs 7.5 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“4 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.A., R.F., A.H., H.M., K.M., H.O., S.S., A.T., A.W., R.H., A.G. and K.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.M. (10/20/23), J.A., D.C.(10/20/23), K.C., K.H. (10/20/23), L.H. (10/20/23 termed), G.J. (6/22/23 termed), A.K. (1/20/23), S.P. (10/13/23) and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 9, 202411 citations

“Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.W. S.S., A.H. and A.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)

7 more from this inspection

“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for S.S., who was hired on April 14, 2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: K.C. (missing 1 hour) and A.S. (missing 11 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“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: S.K. (needs 12 hours), C.V. (needs 12 hours), K.P. (needs 12 hours), E.S. (needs 6 hours) and E.S. (needs 7.5 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: S.K. (needs .5 hours), C.V. (needs 5.5 hours) and K.P. (needs 2 hours) .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.F., S.S., J.S., E.W., A.G. and Q.S. 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)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.A., R.F., A.H., H.M., K.M., H.O., S.S., A.T., A.W., R.H., A.G. and K.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.M. (10/20/23), J.A., D.C.(10/20/23), K.C., K.H. (10/20/23), L.H. (10/20/23 termed), G.J. (6/22/23 termed), A.K. (1/20/23), S.P. (10/13/23) and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Oct 20, 202312 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12)
“The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by signature did not match administration on file with the OOC.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: K.C. (missing 1 hour) and A.S. (missing 11 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)

8 more from this inspection

“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: S.K. (needs 12 hours), C.V. (needs 12 hours), K.P. (needs 12 hours), E.S. (needs 6 hours) and E.S. (needs 7.5 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: S.K. (needs .5 hours), C.V. (needs 5.5 hours) and K.P. (needs 2 hours) .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.W. S.S., A.H. and A.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for S.S., who was hired on April 14, 2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.F., S.S., J.S., E.W., A.G. and Q.S. 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)
“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.A., H.M., K.M. and S.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.M. (10/20/23), J.A., D.C.(10/20/23), K.C., K.H. (10/20/23), L.H. (10/20/23 termed), G.J. (6/22/23 termed), A.K. (1/20/23), S.P. (10/13/23) and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.A., R.F., A.H., H.M., K.M., H.O., S.S., A.T., A.W., R.H., A.G. and K.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Oct 16, 20239 citations

“The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by signature did not match administration on file with the OOC.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: K.C. (missing 1 hour) and A.S. (missing 11 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: S.K. (needs .5 hours), C.V. (needs 5.5 hours) and K.P. (needs 2 hours) .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

5 more from this inspection

“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: S.K. (needs 12 hours), C.V. (needs 12 hours), K.P. (needs 12 hours), E.S. (needs 6 hours) and E.S. (needs 7.5 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.M. 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)
“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: J.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Prospective child care staff member(s), L.H., had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.M., J.A., D.C., K.C., K.H., L.H., G.J., A.K., S.P. and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: April 7, 2026
On file: 13 visits since October 2023 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was March 11, 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.

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · March 27, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 11, 2026

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · March 4, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · January 9, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 9, 2026

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Supplemental visit 2 findings

Supplemental visit · November 12, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program · Correction due November 7, 2025

A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on November 7, 2025, director J.C., reported that on November 5, 2025, a 2-year-old child had been left alone on the play yard for approximately 15 seconds and that the caregivers responsible for the child were unaware that they had left a child on the play yard. Caregivers from another classroom were exiting the building and observed the child and immediately took the child back to the classroom. The classroom caregivers were re-trained on the name to face attendance policy.

Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · October 7, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · April 1, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 8 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 30, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a storage closet containing piping was observed to be unlocked, due to a broken lock, in the gym.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 30, 2024

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the gym were not covered with protective outlet covers.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 30, 2024

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that an electrical plate in the gym was observed to be broken.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 14, 2024

The floors located in room 300 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a blue tile was observed to be damaged.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due April 30, 2024

Art work/teaching materials, children's art and curriculum materials, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 17, 2024

Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.

Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 17, 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: S.K. needs 1 more hour.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 14, 2024

4 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 15, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.

Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 17, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

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 a storage closet containing piping was observed to be unlocked, due to a broken lock, in the gym.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that an electrical plate in the gym was observed to be broken.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in room 300 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a blue tile was observed to be damaged.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (D) · Fire Safety

Art work/teaching materials, children's art and curriculum materials, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due April 15, 2024

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.W. S.S., A.H. and A.A.

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: S.K. needs 1 more hour.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due April 15, 2024

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: S.K. (needs 12 hours), C.V. (needs 12 hours), K.P. (needs 12 hours), E.S. (needs 6 hours) and E.S. (needs 7.5 hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

4 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due April 15, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.A., R.F., A.H., H.M., K.M., H.O., S.S., A.T., A.W., R.H., A.G. and K.W.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due April 15, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for J.M. (10/20/23), J.A., D.C.(10/20/23), K.C., K.H. (10/20/23), L.H. (10/20/23 termed), G.J. (6/22/23 termed), A.K. (1/20/23), S.P. (10/13/23) and A.S.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Supplemental visit 11 findings

Supplemental visit · January 9, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due November 22, 2023

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 13, 2023

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.W. S.S., A.H. and A.A.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due November 22, 2023

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for S.S., who was hired on April 14, 2023.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due December 27, 2023

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: K.C. (missing 1 hour) and A.S. (missing 11 hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due January 9, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: S.K. (needs .5 hours), C.V. (needs 5.5 hours) and K.P. (needs 2 hours) .

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 22, 2023

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.F., S.S., J.S., E.W., A.G. and Q.S. 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 A.A., R.F., A.H., H.M., K.M., H.O., S.S., A.T., A.W., R.H., A.G. and K.W.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 20, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 16, 2023

The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by signature did not match administration on file with the OOC.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

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: K.C. (missing 1 hour) and A.S. (missing 11 hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.W. S.S., A.H. and A.A.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for S.S., who was hired on April 14, 2023.

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

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due October 16, 2023

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.A., H.M., K.M. and S.S.

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

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.A., R.F., A.H., H.M., K.M., H.O., S.S., A.T., A.W., R.H., A.G. and K.W.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Supplemental visit 9 findings

Supplemental visit · October 16, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements

The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by signature did not match administration on file with the OOC.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

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: K.C. (missing 1 hour) and A.S. (missing 11 hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 16, 2023

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.M. 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) . · Correction due October 16, 2023

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: J.M.

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 (2) (B) · General Requirements · Correction due October 16, 2023

Prospective child care staff member(s), L.H., had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.

Required correction: All prospective child care staff member(s) who have a temporary eligible letter shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for J.M., J.A., D.C., K.C., K.H., L.H., G.J., A.K., S.P. and A.S.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 756-0780

Website: abilitykc.org
Address: 3101 Main St
License: 002516076, active

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State record

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Website — Checked July 2026 abilitykc.org
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.