Kansas City · Licensed family home

Birdsall House

Larger family home, licensed for up to 16 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 12 of its licensing inspections since August 2023.

Of the 46 Kansas City-area family homes with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at all of them, as this home did.

Licensing inspections

Jul 13, 20269 citations

“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: G.M. and S.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“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 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)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.R., K.R. and T.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

5 more from this inspection

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.R., K.R., T.R. and T.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 38 inches in 1 area of the fence that was approximately 5 -6 feet long.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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.R. (3 hrs).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.R. and T.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M. and S.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

May 6, 20269 citations

“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: G.M. and S.W.”
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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.R. (3 hrs).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.R. and T.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M. and S.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

5 more from this inspection

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.R., K.R., T.R. and T.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 38 inches in 1 area of the fence that was approximately 5 -6 feet long.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.R., K.R. and T.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“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)

Mar 24, 20264 citations

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“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 of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)

Nov 18, 20258 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.C., B.R., K.R., T.R. and T.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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.

4 more from this inspection

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: B.R. (2.5) (ok 9/12/25) and T.R. (7)(ok 10/17/25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for T.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

May 13, 20255 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.C., B.R., K.R., T.R. and T.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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.
“Criminal background check results were not on file for T.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: B.R. (2.5) and T.R. (7).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Dec 10, 20242 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.
“Outdoor equipment, the wood border around a tree, in the outside play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nails were observed sticking out of the wood.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Nov 12, 20242 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.
“Outdoor equipment, the wood border around a tree, in the outside play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nails were observed sticking out of the wood.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Jul 17, 20247 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.R., B.R., T.R., L.C. and J.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“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: L.C. (2.25) and B.R. (7).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

3 more from this inspection

“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were September 6, 2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one (1) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for T.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

May 13, 20247 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.R., B.R., T.R., L.C. and J.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“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: L.C. (2.25) and B.R. (7).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

3 more from this inspection

“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were September 6, 2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one (1) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for T.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Dec 13, 20233 citations

“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“Outdoor play equipment, 2 swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (F)
“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 13, 20235 citations

“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Outdoor play equipment, 2 swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (F)
“The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by am snack only included 1 item (cereal) and requires 2 items.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“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.

Aug 30, 20232 citations

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C. 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: L.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: July 13, 2026
On file: 12 visits since August 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 13, 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 9 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 13, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due May 22, 2026

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: G.M. and S.W.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due July 13, 2026

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 July 13, 2026

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 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due June 25, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.R., K.R. and T.R.

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 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 22, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.R., K.R., T.R. and T.T. 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) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 29, 2026

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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 38 inches in 1 area of the fence that was approximately 5 -6 feet long.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due May 26, 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.R. (3 hrs).

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due June 29, 2026

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.R. and T.R.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 2, 2026

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M. and S.W.

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

State licensing record

May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 6, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: G.M. and S.W.

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.R. (3 hrs).

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.R. and T.R.

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 M.M. and S.W.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.R., K.R., T.R. and T.T. 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) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.R., K.R. and T.R.

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 (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.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 24, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due December 17, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 23, 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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 22, 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.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due December 17, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 18, 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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 2, 2025

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 17, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.C., B.R., K.R., T.R. and T.T. 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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

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

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due October 17, 2025

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: B.R. (2.5) (ok 9/12/25) and T.R. (7)(ok 10/17/25).

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due July 2, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for T.T.

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

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 13, 2025

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.C., B.R., K.R., T.R. and T.T. 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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for T.T.

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

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 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: B.R. (2.5) and T.R. (7).

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

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 10, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 10, 2024

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 10, 2024

Outdoor equipment, the wood border around a tree, in the outside play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nails were observed sticking out of the wood.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 12, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, the wood border around a tree, in the outside play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nails were observed sticking out of the wood.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 20, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.R., B.R., T.R., L.C. and J.R. 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) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 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 no resilient material was present.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due July 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: L.C. (2.25) and B.R. (7).

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 14, 2024

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were September 6, 2023.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due May 14, 2024

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one (1) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due June 26, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for T.R.

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

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 13, 2024

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.R., B.R., T.R., L.C. and J.R. 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) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (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: L.C. (2.25) and B.R. (7).

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one (1) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for T.R.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 13, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 11, 2023

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (F) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 11, 2023

Outdoor play equipment, 2 swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 11, 2023

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 13, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 13, 2023

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (F) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor play equipment, 2 swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due November 13, 2023

The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by am snack only included 1 item (cereal) and requires 2 items.

Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

State licensing record

Aug 2023 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 30, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 30, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C. 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 August 30, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 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: L.C.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 352-2755

Address: 3122 Harrison St
License: 002606040, 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
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

Larger means licensed for 11 to 20 children, among Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 8 to 9; mid-size is 10.