Grain Valley · Licensed center
BLS Early Childhood Center, LLC
- Medium center, licensed for 86 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 9 of its 11 licensing inspections since September 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 9, 20261 citation
“The floors located in the open area in the middle of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing rubber carpet strip.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Mar 10, 20262 citations
“The floors located in the open area in the middle of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing rubber carpet strip.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
Nov 21, 20252 citations
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed black landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Sep 2, 20252 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed black landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Apr 15, 20252 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material presenting a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Mar 12, 20252 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material presenting a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
Mar 26, 20245 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping material was exposed which poses a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“Stationary equipment, yellow bus, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“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: K.T. needs 1.5 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
1 more from this inspection
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Mar 5, 202410 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the I/T room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping material was exposed which poses a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
6 more from this inspection
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with standing water. The item(s) was/were located in preschool room outside I/T unit door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a slide is over 24 inches high and is located in 2s room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 8.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“Stationary equipment, yellow bus, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“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: K.T. needs 1.5 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
Sep 14, 20233 citations
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 cover was missing in the infant room and 2 were missing in the main room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 4, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since September 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was April 8, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · April 9, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 8, 2026
The floors located in the open area in the middle of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing rubber carpet strip.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the open area in the middle of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing rubber carpet strip.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 10, 2026
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 21, 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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 21, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed black landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 2, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed black landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 13, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material presenting a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 13, 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.
Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material presenting a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
Mar 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 22, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping material was exposed which poses a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 22, 2024
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 22, 2024
Stationary equipment, yellow bus, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 22, 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: K.T. needs 1.5 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 14, 2024
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 5, 2024
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 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 5, 2024
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the I/T room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
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 black landscaping material was exposed which poses a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 5, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with standing water. The item(s) was/were located in preschool room outside I/T unit door.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 5, 2024
There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a slide is over 24 inches high and is located in 2s room.
Required correction: Pads or mats shall be in place as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 5, 2024
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Stationary equipment, yellow bus, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.
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: K.T. needs 1.5 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 5, 2024
2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 14, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 14, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 cover was missing in the infant room and 2 were missing in the main room.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 14, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 14, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
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What it costs
- Siblings
- discounts for families with more than one child
A day here
- Hours
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Website
- blsecc.com
- Address
- 636 NW Jefferson St
- License
- 002384245, active
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What it costs
- Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 blsecc.com
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours — Checked July 2026 blsecc.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 blsecc.com
- 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.