Kansas City · Licensed center
Bare Essentials Home Care, Inc.
- Medium center, licensed for 91 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 15 of its 18 licensing inspections since August 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
Aug 17, 20263 citations
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for V.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.S. needs 1 more clock hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
May 12, 20267 citations
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.S. needs 1 more clock hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by facility staff were not able to access records during inspection per staff member M.M.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (7)
“Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by facility staff were not able to access records during inspection per staff member M.M.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (10)
3 more from this inspection
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for V.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Mar 4, 20261 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Feb 6, 20261 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Dec 30, 20252 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H. (expired 04/14/2025).”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Nov 4, 20256 citations
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.B. who's safe sleep training expired March 24, 2025 per the MOPD training report.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
2 more from this inspection
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H. (expired 04/14/2025).”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.J. 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 6, 20256 citations
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.B. who's safe sleep training expired March 24, 2025 per the MOPD training report.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
2 more from this inspection
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.J. 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)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
Oct 1, 20241 citation
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
Aug 16, 20246 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“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 fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches where the bottom of the fencing was able to be lifted away from the ground enough that a child could crawl through along the side of the fence facing the street.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6+ inches where the fencing had become damaged along the bottom of the fence on the side facing the street.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
2 more from this inspection
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.K.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
May 14, 20246 citations
“The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6+ inches where the fencing had become damaged along the bottom of the fence on the side facing the street.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
2 more from this inspection
“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 fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches where the bottom of the fencing was able to be lifted away from the ground enough that a child could crawl through along the side of the fence facing the street.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.K.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Apr 19, 20241 citation
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
Jan 16, 20245 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris such as leaf piles and trash such as candy wrappers was observed on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“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
“The floors located in the prek classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by four floor vents were observed to have dirt and dust.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
1 more from this inspection
“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
Dec 18, 20239 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris such as leaf piles and trash such as candy wrappers was observed on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The floors located in the prek classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by four floor vents were observed to have dirt and dust.”
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 requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
5 more from this inspection
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“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
Nov 14, 20235 citations
“The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
1 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: W.E. (needs 2 hours), T.G. (needs 2.5 hours), R.M. ( needs 3 hours), A.S. (needs 6 hours) and L.W. (needs12 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Aug 28, 20233 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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: W.E. (needs 2 hours), T.G. (needs 2.5 hours), R.M. ( needs 3 hours), A.S. (needs 6 hours) and L.W. (needs12 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 17, 2026
- On file
- 18 visits since August 2023 — 3 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 17, 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 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 17, 2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due May 26, 2026
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for V.T.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 17, 2026
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 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due August 17, 2026
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.S. needs 1 more clock hour.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 12, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 12, 2026
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.S. needs 1 more clock hour.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (7) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 12, 2026
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by facility staff were not able to access records during inspection per staff member M.M.A.
Required correction: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (10) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 12, 2026
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by facility staff were not able to access records during inspection per staff member M.M.A.
Required correction: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for V.T.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 12, 2026
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
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.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 4, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 6, 2026
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Feb 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · February 6, 2026
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.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 30, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 29, 2025
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 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due December 30, 2025
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H. (expired 04/14/2025).
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Nov 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · November 7, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 23, 2025
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 23, 2025
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
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 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 4, 2025
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.B. who's safe sleep training expired March 24, 2025 per the MOPD training report.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H. (expired 04/14/2025).
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 4, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.J. 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 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 6, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.B. who's safe sleep training expired March 24, 2025 per the MOPD training report.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 6, 2025
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
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 approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.J. 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 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · October 1, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 1, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 6 findings
Supplemental visit · August 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 28, 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 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 12, 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 fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches where the bottom of the fencing was able to be lifted away from the ground enough that a child could crawl through along the side of the fence facing the street.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 12, 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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6+ inches where the fencing had become damaged along the bottom of the fence on the side facing the street.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 14, 2024
The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due July 10, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.K.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
May 2024 Close supervision visit 6 findings
Close supervision visit · May 14, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6+ inches where the fencing had become damaged along the bottom of the fence on the side facing the street.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches where the bottom of the fencing was able to be lifted away from the ground enough that a child could crawl through along the side of the fence facing the street.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.K.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Apr 2024 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · April 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Jan 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 16, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris such as leaf piles and trash such as candy wrappers was observed on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due January 16, 2024
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due January 16, 2024
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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 16, 2024
The floors located in the prek classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by four floor vents were observed to have dirt and dust.
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 January 16, 2024
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.
Dec 2023 Close supervision visit 9 findings
Close supervision visit · December 18, 2023
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 yard debris such as leaf piles and trash such as candy wrappers was observed on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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 the prek classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by four floor vents were observed to have dirt and dust.
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.
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 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due December 18, 2023
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due December 18, 2023
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 18, 2023
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 18, 2023
The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.
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.
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
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.
Nov 2023 Supplemental visit 5 findings
Supplemental visit · November 14, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
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 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 14, 2023
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: W.E. (needs 2 hours), T.G. (needs 2.5 hours), R.M. ( needs 3 hours), A.S. (needs 6 hours) and L.W. (needs12 hours).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Aug 2023 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · August 29, 2023
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) · Health Care · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026
In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda(s) shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.222(1) · Records and Reports · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026
The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda(s) shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Aug 2023 Supplemental visit 3 findings
Supplemental visit · August 28, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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: W.E. (needs 2 hours), T.G. (needs 2.5 hours), R.M. ( needs 3 hours), A.S. (needs 6 hours) and L.W. (needs12 hours).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
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Who cares for your child
Deborah Washam (Founder) since 1994.
Of 360 Kansas City-area providers, 15 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of nineteen years.
Details
- Website
- bareessentialshomecare.net
- Address
- 3200 Wayne Ave
- License
- 001347859, 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 bareessentialshomecare.net
- 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.