Platte Woods · Childcare

Christ Lutheran Pre-K

Licensed for 99 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 5 of its licensing inspections since July 2024.

Licensing inspections

Jul 14, 20262 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: as evidenced by staff purses accessible to children. The item(s) was/were located multiple classrooms had purses in lower locations in the classroom accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

Aug 1, 20256 citations

“A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by A.O. did not have a signed statement in her file.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for E.O. 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
“The walls located in Room 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed tree root by fence causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

2 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of playground is under construction. There were pieces of concrete and a uninstalled wooden pole on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the entire play area's surface was dug out and is awaiting rubber pour and play surfacing.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)

Jul 10, 20258 citations

“A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by A.O. did not have a signed statement in her file.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for E.O. 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
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: basket of sunscreens. The item(s) was/were located on top of a table in Room 1.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The walls located in Room 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

4 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of playground is under construction. There were pieces of concrete and a uninstalled wooden pole on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the entire play area's surface was dug out and is awaiting rubber pour and play surfacing.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed tree root by fence causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: lotion. The item(s) was/were located on table in hallway.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)

Aug 1, 20248 citations

“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): E.A., S.D., G.H., S.H., M.K., C.P., E.S., M.S. and M.S.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“The floors located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape adhesive on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located in Tumble Town was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located Room 5 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

4 more from this inspection

“The floors located Room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive dots peeling off the floor.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of weeds in the play area..”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the plastic edging, was not in good condition as evidenced by pegs were not flush with the edging causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the train, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the roof.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)

Jul 16, 202413 citations

“The floors located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape adhesive on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“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): E.A., S.D., G.H., S.H., M.K., C.P., E.S., M.S. and M.S.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on top of cubbies lockers.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The floors located Room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive dots peeling off the floor.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

9 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of weeds in the play area..”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the train, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the roof.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
“The floors located In room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape coming up on floor.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located in Tumble Town was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located Room 5 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Teacher's Purse. The item(s) was/were located on top of a counter.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked desk drawers and on top of a desk.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the plastic edging, was not in good condition as evidenced by pegs were not flush with the edging causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: July 14, 2026
On file: 5 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 14, 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.

Jul 2026 Annual visit 2 findings

Annual visit · July 14, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 14, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: as evidenced by staff purses accessible to children. The item(s) was/were located multiple classrooms had purses in lower locations in the classroom accessible to children.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 1, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.040 (2) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due July 25, 2025

A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by A.O. did not have a signed statement in her file.

Required correction: All caregivers shall review the rules as required.

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due July 25, 2025

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for E.O. 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 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 30, 2025

The walls located in Room 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 25, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed tree root by fence causing a tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 25, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of playground is under construction. There were pieces of concrete and a uninstalled wooden pole on the playground.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 25, 2025

The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the entire play area's surface was dug out and is awaiting rubber pour and play surfacing.

Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Annual visit 8 findings

Annual visit · July 10, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.040 (2) · Staffing Requirements

A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by A.O. did not have a signed statement in her file.

Required correction: All caregivers shall review the rules as required.

5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .

Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for E.O. 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 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 10, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: basket of sunscreens. The item(s) was/were located on top of a table in Room 1.

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 in Room 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed tree root by fence causing a tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 10, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: lotion. The item(s) was/were located on table in hallway.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 8 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 1, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due August 1, 2024

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): E.A., S.D., G.H., S.H., M.K., C.P., E.S., M.S. and M.S.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 31, 2024

The floors located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape adhesive on the floor.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 31, 2024

The walls located in Tumble Town was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due August 1, 2024

The walls located Room 5 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 31, 2024

The floors located Room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive dots peeling off the floor.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 31, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of weeds in the play area..

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 1, 2024

Equipment in the outdoor play area, the plastic edging, was not in good condition as evidenced by pegs were not flush with the edging causing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 1, 2024

Equipment in the outdoor play area, the train, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the roof.

Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Annual visit 13 findings

Annual visit · July 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1

The floors located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape adhesive on the floor.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 16, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on top of cubbies lockers.

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 floors located Room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive dots peeling off the floor.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of weeds in the play area..

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

Equipment in the outdoor play area, the train, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the roof.

Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 16, 2024

The floors located In room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape coming up on floor.