Blue Springs · Licensed center
BLS Education Center Blue Springs
- Medium center, licensed for 104 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 8 of its licensing inspections since January 2024.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 8 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
Jul 22, 20262 citations
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was missing a cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse. The item(s) was/were located low table accessible to children in the 5s room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Jan 9, 20261 citation
“The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient mats have separated under climbing equipment with exposed concrete.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6.
Jul 10, 20253 citations
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlet covers were missing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: anti-itch lotion. The item(s) was/were located on a table accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“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.
Jan 3, 20252 citations
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was missing in the bathroom in the 2s room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to furnace room within 2s room unlocked during inspection .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Nov 27, 20242 citations
“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.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
Jul 16, 20242 citations
“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.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
Jan 23, 20244 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by loose fitting sheets on all pack n plays.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“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
Jan 11, 20244 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“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
“Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by loose fitting sheets on all pack n plays.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- July 22, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 22, 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 monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 22, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 22, 2026
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was missing a cover.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 22, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse. The item(s) was/were located low table accessible to children in the 5s room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · January 9, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 9, 2026
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient mats have separated under climbing equipment with exposed concrete.
Required correction: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 10, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlet covers were missing.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 10, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: anti-itch lotion. The item(s) was/were located on a table accessible to children.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 10, 2025
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.
Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 3, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was missing in the bathroom in the 2s room.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 3, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to furnace room within 2s room unlocked during inspection .
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 27, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 27, 2024
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.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 27, 2024
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
Aug 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · August 8, 2024
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. · Child Care Program
Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
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.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)6. · Child Care Program
Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior shall be used with infants and toddlers.
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.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. · Child Care Program
Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
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.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. · Child Care Program
Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.
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.
Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
Jan 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 23, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 18, 2024
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) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 19, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G · Correction due January 15, 2024
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by loose fitting sheets on all pack n plays.
Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due January 15, 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.
Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 11, 2024
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.
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 25-500.092 · 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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by loose fitting sheets on all pack n plays.
Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.
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Details
- Address
- 2300 SW State Route 7
- License
- 002562427, 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
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.