Kansas City · Licensed family home

Cerveny, Geralyn

Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 10 of its licensing inspections since December 2023.

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

Licensing inspections

Aug 26, 20269 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
“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 greater than 3.5 inches at the bottom of the gate on the east side of the yard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large tree limbs on the ground from a recent storm. Large limbs from storm gone 2/10/26 but additional smaller limbs observed in the yard. Large pile and smaller pile of limbs observed in the yard 8/26/26.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

5 more from this inspection

“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 6.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn Cerveny stills needs 6.25 hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), K.C. and K.C.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
“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 5/10/26.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .”
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A)

Feb 10, 20268 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., K.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured two wood fence slats are missing leaving 6" gaps .”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by one broken wood baluster with splintering on the deck.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by largee tree limbs on the ground from a recent storm. Large limbs from storm gone 2/10/26 but additional smaller limbs observed in the yard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

4 more from this inspection

“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (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 greater than 3.5 inches at the bottom of the gate on the east side of the yard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by one light switch outside the bathroom is broken.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .”
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A)

Aug 21, 20257 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., K.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured two wood fence slats are missing leaving 6" gaps .”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large tree limbs on the ground from a recent storm.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: ceramic coating . The item(s) was/were located on the bathroom counter.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

3 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by one broken wood baluster with splintering on the deck.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by one light switch outside the bathroom is broken.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .”
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A)

Feb 25, 20251 citation

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., and K.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Feb 20, 20251 citation

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., and K.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Nov 22, 20243 citations

“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the hallway between the play room and the rest of the approved child care space was blocked by stacks of provider's belongings (boxes).”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., K.C. (on file 11/22/24 but older than 5 years).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., and K.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Aug 21, 20247 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by doors to three rooms that are not approved space were open allowing access..”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the hallway between the play room and the rest of the approved child care space was blocked by stacks of provider's belongings (boxes).”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: triple antibiotic ointment. The item(s) was/were located on the bathroom counter.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by soap was not within children's reach.”
5 CSR 25-400.085

3 more from this inspection

“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 6.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn needs documentation of 9 training hours on MOPD system.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., K.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jun 14, 20243 citations

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn needs documentation of 9 training hours on MOPD system.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)

Feb 21, 20244 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn needs 12 training hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn needs documentation of 9 training hours on MOPD system.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

Dec 5, 20232 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn needs 12 training hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 26, 2026
On file: 10 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 26, 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.

Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 26, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.055 (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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 26, 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 greater than 3.5 inches at the bottom of the gate on the east side of the yard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large tree limbs on the ground from a recent storm. Large limbs from storm gone 2/10/26 but additional smaller limbs observed in the yard. Large pile and smaller pile of limbs observed in the yard 8/26/26.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 26, 2026

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn Cerveny stills needs 6.25 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), K.C. and K.C.

Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-400.125 (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 5/10/26.

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

5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A) · Health Care

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 10, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 10, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., K.C. 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due February 10, 2026

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due February 10, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by one broken wood baluster with splintering on the deck.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by largee tree limbs on the ground from a recent storm. Large limbs from storm gone 2/10/26 but additional smaller limbs observed in the yard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

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

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due February 10, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by one light switch outside the bathroom is broken.

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due February 10, 2026

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

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

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., K.C. 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large tree limbs on the ground from a recent storm.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 21, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: ceramic coating . The item(s) was/were located on the bathroom counter.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by one broken wood baluster with splintering on the deck.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by one light switch outside the bathroom is broken.

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A) · Health Care

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · February 25, 2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due February 21, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., and K.C.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · February 20, 2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., and K.C.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings

Supplemental visit · November 22, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due November 22, 2024

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the hallway between the play room and the rest of the approved child care space was blocked by stacks of provider's belongings (boxes).

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 22, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., K.C. (on file 11/22/24 but older than 5 years).

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., and K.C.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 21, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by doors to three rooms that are not approved space were open allowing access..

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the hallway between the play room and the rest of the approved child care space was blocked by stacks of provider's belongings (boxes).

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 21, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: triple antibiotic ointment. The item(s) was/were located on the bathroom counter.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.085 · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. · Correction due August 21, 2024

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by soap was not within children's reach.

Required correction: The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 21, 2024

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due August 7, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn needs documentation of 9 training hours on MOPD system.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for Geralyn Cerveny, K.C., K.C.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings

Supplemental visit · June 14, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 25, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 25, 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 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due February 21, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn needs 12 training hours.

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

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

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Supplemental visit 2 findings

Supplemental visit · December 5, 2023

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due December 5, 2023

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Geralyn needs 12 training hours.

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

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 356-0672

Address: 8916 E 52nd St
License: 000335257, active

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State record

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Details

Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.