Kansas City · Licensed center

Children's Choice Too

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 12 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

Jun 15, 20263 citations

  • “The medical examination report on file for A.L. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C)

  • “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: A.L.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122

  • “Outdoor equipment, see-saw, in preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

May 13, 20263 citations

  • “Outdoor equipment, see-saw, in preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

  • “The medical examination report on file for A.L. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C)

  • “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: A.L.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122

Feb 23, 20261 citation

  • “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Nov 17, 20255 citations

  • “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

  • “The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 items in this category.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092

  • “Outdoor equipment, merry-go-round, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

  • “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: E.P. -needs hours.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

1 more from this inspection

  • “The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing fruit/vegetable component for breakfast.”

    5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)

May 12, 20255 citations

  • “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

  • “The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 items in this category.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092

  • “Outdoor equipment, merry-go-round, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

  • “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: E.P. -needs hours.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

1 more from this inspection

  • “The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing meat component for lunch.”

    5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)

Dec 4, 20244 citations

  • “Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by photos were being taken in unused toddler room, in which the infant room was used as a walk through .”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII)

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rold/folded rugs on playground and near equipment creating a tripping hazard.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

  • “Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).”

    5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

  • “Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).”

    5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

Nov 21, 20245 citations

  • “Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by photos were being taken in unused toddler room, in which the infant room was used as a walk through .”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII)

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rold/folded rugs on playground and near equipment creating a tripping hazard.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

  • “Outdoor equipment, ball, in infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

  • “Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).”

    5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

1 more from this inspection

  • “Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).”

    5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

Jul 1, 20242 citations

  • “The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

  • “The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092

May 21, 20242 citations

  • “The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

  • “The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092

Feb 8, 20242 citations

  • “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 crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092

Dec 19, 20232 citations

  • “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 crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092

Sep 7, 202311 citations

  • “The name, address and telephone number of the child care provider(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”

    5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (A)

  • “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 manager(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”

    5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D)

  • “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 on the side of a pillar where children could crawl behind caregiver during diapering.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)

7 more from this inspection

  • “The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”

    5 CSR 25-500.090

  • “The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically None.”

    5 CSR 25-500.090

  • “The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.”

    5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2.

  • “The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.”

    5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 3.

  • “Furniture/equipment, blue chairs, in 2- year old space was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

  • “Outdoor equipment, basketball goal, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

  • “Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
June 15, 2026
On file
12 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was June 15, 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.

Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 15, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due June 15, 2026

The medical examination report on file for A.L. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due June 15, 2026

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: A.L.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 9, 2026

Outdoor equipment, see-saw, in preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

State licensing record

May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 13, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, see-saw, in preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (C) · Medical Examination Reports

The medical examination report on file for A.L. was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.

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: A.L.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · February 23, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 19, 2026

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 17, 2025

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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. · Correction due June 9, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 22, 2025

Outdoor equipment, merry-go-round, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 9, 2025

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: E.P. -needs hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due November 17, 2025

The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing fruit/vegetable component for breakfast.

Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · October 17, 2025

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) · Health Care

In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

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.

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 12, 2025

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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D.

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, merry-go-round, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: E.P. -needs hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due May 12, 2025

The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by missing meat component for lunch.

Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Reinspection visit 4 findings

Reinspection visit · December 4, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due December 4, 2024

Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by photos were being taken in unused toddler room, in which the infant room was used as a walk through .

Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 4, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rold/folded rugs on playground and near equipment creating a tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due December 4, 2024

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due December 4, 2024

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B.

Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by photos were being taken in unused toddler room, in which the infant room was used as a walk through .

Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

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 rold/folded rugs on playground and near equipment creating a tripping hazard.

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 November 21, 2024

Outdoor equipment, ball, in infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 6-months-old-to-2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 1, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 1, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. · Correction due June 27, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D.

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 8, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. · Correction due February 8, 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 February 8, 2024

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · December 19, 2023

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 crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Reinspection visit 11 findings

Reinspection visit · September 7, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (A) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The name, address and telephone number of the child care provider(s) was not prominently posted near the license.

Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the provider shall be posted near the license.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 7, 2023 · 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 · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The name, address and telephone number of the manager(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 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 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 on the side of a pillar where children could crawl behind caregiver during diapering.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically None.

Required correction: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 3. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Furniture/equipment, blue chairs, in 2- year old space 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 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Outdoor equipment, basketball goal, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

State licensing record

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(816) 231-3404

Address
614 Hardesty Ave
License
002996585, active

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From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 55 children. Medium is 56 to 134; large is 135 to 729.