Independence · Childcare
Christ Early Learning Center
- Licensed for 145 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 4 of its licensing inspections since July 2024.
Licensing inspections
Jul 8, 20267 citations
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1.
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that as evidenced by the medical examination report was not on file for staff members, H.T., L.K., B.W. and A.L.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2.
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for as evidenced by TB testing reports not on file for 14 staff members 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
“Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
3 more from this inspection
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by as evidenced by one child's enrollment did not have the required information as listed above child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by as evidenced by one child's enrollment form was not showing emergency contact information child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by as evidenced by one child's enrollment form did not have the name of individual(s) authorized to pick up the child child files did not have the name of the individual(s) authorized to take the child.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (E)
Jul 9, 20252 citations in 2 reports
“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): A.S.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
A second state report dated the same day: 1 citation
“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): A.S.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
Jul 26, 20242 citations
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“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)
Jul 16, 20242 citations
“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)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- July 8, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 9, 2025. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Jul 2026 Annual visit 7 findings
Annual visit · July 8, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that as evidenced by the medical examination report was not on file for staff members, H.T., L.K., B.W. and A.L.
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 as evidenced by TB testing reports not on file for 14 staff members 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 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 3
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.
Required correction: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by as evidenced by one child's enrollment did not have the required information as listed above child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by as evidenced by one child's enrollment form was not showing emergency contact information child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (E) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by as evidenced by one child's enrollment form did not have the name of individual(s) authorized to pick up the child child files did not have the name of the individual(s) authorized to take the child.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
May 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · May 28, 2026
Violation substantiated · RSMo 210.254.2.
The notice of parental responsibility shall include the following:
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · RSMo 210.254.2.(5)
The disciplinary philosophy and policies of the child-care facility; and
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · July 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due July 9, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): A.S.
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
Jul 2025 Annual visit 1 finding
Annual visit · July 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements
The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): A.S.
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
Feb 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · February 26, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-300.080 (3)(F) · Sanitation Requirements
The diapering and handwashing areas shall be separate from food service areas and food-related materials.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due July 26, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire 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 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due July 26, 2024
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.
Jul 2024 Annual visit 2 findings
Annual visit · July 16, 2024
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 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
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Details
- Website
- icumc.org
- Address
- 14506 E 39th St
- License
- 000594549, 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 icumc.org
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx