Kansas City · Licensed center
Brighton Montessori, LLC
- Large center, licensed for 156 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 18 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.
Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.
Licensing inspections
Sep 23, 202610 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams and disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer and on bathroom counter .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in 3-year-old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and adhesive peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The concrete floors located toddler-2 was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by concrete exposed near new exit door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in that tables in transition room had sticky residue and diapering tables in toddler rooms dirty .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
6 more from this inspection
“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 table was facing the wall in toddler -2.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (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 ceilings located in 3-year-old room and 2-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located 2-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by residue and tape peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, trikes and rocking horse, in large playground and infant playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bar covers and rust on stand.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet covers were missing in the transition room .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
Aug 31, 20262 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by railing for emergency exit stairs broken/splintering.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Apr 15, 20266 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash on playground (trash can was blown over) and black ground covering exposed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by railing for emergency exit stairs broken/splintering.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, blinds, in toddler-2 was not in good condition as evidenced by broken and tangled.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
2 more from this inspection
“The floors located in toddler-2 room and by back, basement door was/were not clean as evidenced by drywall, dirt and debris present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky/tape residue on drawers in infant and 2-year-old rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
Sep 22, 20251 citation
“Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
Sep 15, 20255 citations
“The ceilings located in both preschool rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in preschool room, transition room, and basement hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by stained carpet/area rugs, rust stain on tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating 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.
1 more from this inspection
“Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
Sep 4, 20257 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, saran wrap box, disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer and on low shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The floors located in preschool room, transition room, and basement hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by stained carpet/area rugs, rust stain on tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating 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.
3 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located in both preschool rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Jun 18, 20259 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.D. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in pre-k (B) and hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent and missing/stained ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water under merry-go-round.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, basketball goals and merry-go-round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by not rims/nets and paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
5 more from this inspection
“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: M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by incomplete medical exam form for S.J. and S.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)
“The provider did not serve nourishing foods as specified by his/her parent in the written diet plan.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (A)
“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)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Apr 2, 202511 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.D. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, staple remover, and screwdriver. The item(s) was/were located on a desk.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in pre-k (B) and hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent and missing/stained ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water under merry-go-round.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
7 more from this inspection
“The floors located in back hallway and two's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by puddle of water on floor due to ceiling flooding and sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Outdoor equipment, basketball goals and merry-go-round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by not rims/nets and paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (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: M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by incomplete medical exam form for S.J. and S.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)
“The provider did not serve nourishing foods as specified by his/her parent in the written diet plan.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (A)
Nov 6, 20241 citation
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed creating a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Oct 30, 20244 citations
“The walls located in bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole above toilet and sticky residue from broken soap dispenser.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in all three basement classrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty fans.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed creating 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.
Oct 22, 20245 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed creating 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.
“The walls located in bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole above toilet and sticky residue from broken soap dispenser.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by a child came into the director's office while CI was writing report (the director was not present). When CI went to ask the staff about the child, they didn't know he'd left the classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3.
1 more from this inspection
“The walls located in all three basement classrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty fans.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Jul 31, 20241 citation
“The ceilings located in the upstairs 4 and 5 year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a large stain in the ceiling from a water leak.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Jul 16, 20241 citation
“The ceilings located in the upstairs 4 and 5 year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a large stain in the ceiling from a water leak.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
May 6, 202411 citations
“The ceilings located pre-k bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover dusty and loose (boys) .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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 does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
7 more from this inspection
“E.S. and M.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: D.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed in several areas creating a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“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 8/22/2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.E.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Apr 2, 202412 citations
“Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: D.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The ceilings located pre-k bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover dusty and loose (boys) .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
8 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed in several areas creating 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.
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Outdoor equipment, ball, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“E.S. and M.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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 8/22/2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.E.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Feb 27, 202412 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 does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“E.S. and M.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
8 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located pre-k bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover dusty and loose (boys) .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed in several areas creating a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: D.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 8/22/2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.E.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Nov 14, 20238 citations
“The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D)
“The floors located in 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in infants and 3-to-4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by small hole near vent and light fixture and dusty vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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 4 inches.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
4 more from this inspection
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in pre-k room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, drawers/cabinets, in kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by broken drawer and drawer handle, some cabinets and drawers needing to be cleaned.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12)
“The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B)
Sep 18, 20238 citations
“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 4 inches.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12)
“The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B)
“The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D)
4 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located in infants and 3-to-4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by small hole near vent and light fixture and dusty vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, drawers/cabinets, in kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by broken drawer and drawer handle, some cabinets and drawers needing to be cleaned.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in pre-k room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 23, 2026
- On file
- 18 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 23, 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.
Sep 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 23, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 23, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams and disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer and on bathroom counter .
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in 3-year-old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and adhesive peeling off.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The concrete floors located toddler-2 was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by concrete exposed near new exit door.
Required correction: Floors shall be made of approved materials.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 23, 2026
There was evidence of dirt/debris in that tables in transition room had sticky residue and diapering tables in toddler rooms dirty .
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 23, 2026
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 table was facing the wall in toddler -2.
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
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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 23, 2026
The ceilings located in 3-year-old room and 2-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 23, 2026
The floors located 2-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by residue and tape peeling off.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, trikes and rocking horse, in large playground and infant playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bar covers and rust on stand.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 23, 2026
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet covers were missing in the transition room .
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 31, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 27, 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) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 20, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by railing for emergency exit stairs broken/splintering.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
May 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · May 4, 2026
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.092(1)(B)2.I. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
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.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 15, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 15, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash on playground (trash can was blown over) and black ground covering exposed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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 railing for emergency exit stairs broken/splintering.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 15, 2026
Furniture/equipment, blinds, in toddler-2 was not in good condition as evidenced by broken and tangled.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 15, 2026
The floors located in toddler-2 room and by back, basement door was/were not clean as evidenced by drywall, dirt and debris present.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 15, 2026
There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky/tape residue on drawers in infant and 2-year-old rooms.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 22, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 22, 2025
Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Sep 2025 Reinspection visit 5 findings
Reinspection visit · September 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025
The ceilings located in both preschool rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025
The floors located in preschool room, transition room, and basement hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by stained carpet/area rugs, rust stain on tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating 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 September 15, 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 4, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, saran wrap box, disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer and on low shelf.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in preschool room, transition room, and basement hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by stained carpet/area rugs, rust stain on tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 ground covering exposed, creating 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in both preschool rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I · Correction due September 4, 2025
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing.
Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.
Aug 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · August 25, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(G) · Personnel
Caregivers, directors, other personnel, or volunteers shall not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, while on the premises or in any vehicles used by the program. These individuals shall not be in a state of impaired ability due to use of medication while on the premises.
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 violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 9 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 18, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 3, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.D. 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2025
The ceilings located in pre-k (B) and hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent and missing/stained ceiling tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 7, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water under merry-go-round.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 18, 2025
Outdoor equipment, basketball goals and merry-go-round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by not rims/nets and paint chipping.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due April 17, 2025
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: M.G.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 17, 2025
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by incomplete medical exam form for S.J. and S.P.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due April 3, 2025
The provider did not serve nourishing foods as specified by his/her parent in the written diet plan.
Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due April 3, 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.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due April 3, 2025
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 2, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.D. 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 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 2, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, staple remover, and screwdriver. The item(s) was/were located on a desk.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in pre-k (B) and hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent and missing/stained ceiling tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 standing water under merry-go-round.
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 · Correction due April 2, 2025
The floors located in back hallway and two's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by puddle of water on floor due to ceiling flooding and sticky residue.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B.
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, basketball goals and merry-go-round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by not rims/nets and paint chipping.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
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: M.G.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by incomplete medical exam form for S.J. and S.P.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service
The provider did not serve nourishing foods as specified by his/her parent in the written diet plan.
Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · November 6, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 6, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Oct 2024 Reinspection visit 4 findings
Reinspection visit · October 30, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 30, 2024
The walls located in bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole above toilet and sticky residue from broken soap dispenser.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 30, 2024
The walls located in all three basement classrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty fans.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 ground covering exposed creating 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 October 30, 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.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 22, 2024
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 ground covering exposed creating 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole above toilet and sticky residue from broken soap dispenser.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3. · Child Care Program · Correction due October 22, 2024
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by a child came into the director's office while CI was writing report (the director was not present). When CI went to ask the staff about the child, they didn't know he'd left the classroom.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in all three basement classrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty fans.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · July 31, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 31, 2024
The ceilings located in the upstairs 4 and 5 year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a large stain in the ceiling from a water leak.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Jul 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · July 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in the upstairs 4 and 5 year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a large stain in the ceiling from a water leak.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 11 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 6, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 22, 2024
The ceilings located pre-k bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover dusty and loose (boys) .
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 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 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. · Correction due April 22, 2024
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due April 22, 2024
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due April 22, 2024
E.S. and M.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 1, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due May 1, 2024
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: D.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 22, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed in several areas creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 22, 2024
Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 1, 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 8/22/2022.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due May 6, 2024
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.E.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 2, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C.
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: D.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located pre-k bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover dusty and loose (boys) .
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 ground covering exposed in several areas creating 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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 2, 2024
Outdoor equipment, ball, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
E.S. and M.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
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 8/22/2022.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.E.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Feb 2024 Supplemental visit 12 findings
Supplemental visit · February 27, 2024
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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C.
The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet 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 fitted sheet was not used.
Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
E.S. and M.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located pre-k bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover dusty and loose (boys) .
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 ground covering exposed in several areas creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: D.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
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 8/22/2022.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E) · Nutrition and Food Service
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Required correction: Milk shall be served as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.E.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 8 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 14, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D) · Licensing Process · Correction due October 3, 2023
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 3, 2023
The floors located in 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 3, 2023
The ceilings located in infants and 3-to-4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by small hole near vent and light fixture and dusty vent.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 3, 2023
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 4 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 3, 2023
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in pre-k room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 10, 2023
Furniture/equipment, drawers/cabinets, in kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by broken drawer and drawer handle, some cabinets and drawers needing to be cleaned.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due November 14, 2023
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Required correction: The official license shall be posted.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B) · Licensing Process · Correction due October 3, 2023
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.
Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 18, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Required correction: The official license shall be posted.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B) · Licensing Process · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D) · Licensing Process · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.
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 ceilings located in infants and 3-to-4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by small hole near vent and light fixture and dusty vent.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 floors located in 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Furniture/equipment, drawers/cabinets, in kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by broken drawer and drawer handle, some cabinets and drawers needing to be cleaned.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in pre-k room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
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What it costs
$1,321 a month for an infant
Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say whether these are full-time prices.
- Half day (morning)
- $198 to $425 a month
- Application fee
- $75
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Hot lunch included in tuition for all-day students; parents furnish infant food until on table food; morning and afternoon snacks offered daily
- Diapers
- Parents supply disposable diapers
- Updates for parents
- Hi Mama app plus phone, email, or in-person for daily updates
- Schedule
- full-day and half-day (morning-only)
- Closed
- Closed Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day and the day after; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; Spring Break (Friday before Easter); Memorial Day; July 4th/Independence Day
Details
- Website
- montessori3.com
- Address
- 5026 N Brighton Ave
- License
- 002636599, active
- Ages they serve
- Infants (6 weeks) through Kindergarten age
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What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Application fee — Checked July 2026 montessori3.com
- Second price — Checked July 2026 montessori3.com/…/41aea5_bd927141a817408f984ef1cbce1a4aa0.pdf
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Diapers, Schedule, Closed — Checked July 2026 montessori3.com/…/41aea5_bd927141a817408f984ef1cbce1a4aa0.pdf
- Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 montessori3.com
- Hours — Checked July 2026 montessori3.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 montessori3.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 montessori3.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.