Kansas City · Childcare
Calvary Lutheran School and Early Educ Center
- Licensed for 170 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 7 of its licensing inspections since May 2024.
Licensing inspections
May 28, 20262 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.J., A.L., J.T., Aide New, and S.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The walls located cabinet door in 1-year-old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint that leaves cabinet door unfinished.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
May 13, 20262 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.J., A.L., J.T., Aide New, and S.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The walls located cabinet door in 1-year-old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint that leaves cabinet door unfinished.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
May 6, 20266 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.J., A.L., J.T., Aide New, and S.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled in that dirt present on the walls and stall doors.”
5 CSR 25-300.080 (2) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach Bottles. The item(s) was/were located multiple rooms in children's reach.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The walls located cabinet door in 1-year-old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint that leaves cabinet door unfinished.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
2 more from this inspection
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in the 2's classroom.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Staff/child ratios did not meet those set forth in the Notice of Parental Responsibility.”
May 15, 20253 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for S.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for J.M. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
May 1, 20254 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for J.M. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for S.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach water. The item(s) was/were located next to the changing table in the Two's A room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
May 31, 20242 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for D.B. and P.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
May 10, 20242 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for D.B. and P.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- May 28, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 27, 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.
May 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 28, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due May 27, 2026
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.J., A.L., J.T., Aide New, and S.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 19, 2026
The walls located cabinet door in 1-year-old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint that leaves cabinet door unfinished.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
May 2026 Reinspection visit 2 findings
Reinspection visit · May 13, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.J., A.L., J.T., Aide New, and S.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located cabinet door in 1-year-old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint that leaves cabinet door unfinished.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
May 2026 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · May 6, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.J., A.L., J.T., Aide New, and S.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.080 (2) (A) · Sanitation Requirements · Correction due May 6, 2026
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled in that dirt present on the walls and stall doors.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 6, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach Bottles. The item(s) was/were located multiple rooms in children's reach.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located cabinet door in 1-year-old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint that leaves cabinet door unfinished.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 6, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in the 2's classroom.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 2. (3) · Correction due May 6, 2026
Staff/child ratios did not meet those set forth in the Notice of Parental Responsibility.
Required correction: The staff/child ratio for each age level must be maintained as stated in the Notice of Parental Responsibility.
May 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due May 15, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for S.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due May 15, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for J.M. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due May 15, 2025
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
May 2025 Annual visit 4 findings
Annual visit · May 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for J.M. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for S.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 1, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach water. The item(s) was/were located next to the changing table in the Two's A room.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 31, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due May 30, 2024
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for D.B. and P.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due May 16, 2024
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
May 2024 Annual visit 2 findings
Annual visit · May 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for D.B. and P.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
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Details
- Website
- calvaryschoolkc.com
- Address
- 7500 Oak St
- License
- 000411245, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 calvaryschoolkc.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx