Kansas City · Licensed center

Cotton Candy Daycare Center

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 10 of its 11 licensing inspections since October 2023.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.

Licensing inspections

Aug 21, 20267 citations

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

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

  • “Furniture/equipment, gate, in the infant room was unsafe as evidenced by it was not connected to the wall and loose. If an infant or toddler tried to pull up or lean on the gate, it would tip over.”

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

  • “A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: L.G. and A.S.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102

  • “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: M.R. needs 12 hours and needs to be put into MOPD system.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

3 more from this inspection

  • “Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children, ages 2-11, 4-2 year olds, 7- 3 and 4 year olds, and 10 children 5+, were cared for by 6 adult caregiver(s).”

    5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

  • “Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.V. and M.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)

  • “A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: M.V. and M.R.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122

Aug 11, 20267 citations

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

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

  • “Furniture/equipment, gate, in the infant room was unsafe as evidenced by it was not connected to the wall and loose. If an infant or toddler tried to pull up or lean on the gate, it would tip over.”

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

  • “A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: L.G. and A.S.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102

  • “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: M.R. needs 12 hours and needs to be put into MOPD system.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

3 more from this inspection

  • “Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children, ages 2-11, 4-2 year olds, 7- 3 and 4 year olds, and 10 children 5+, were cared for by 6 adult caregiver(s).”

    5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

  • “Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.V. and M.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)

  • “A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: M.V. and M.R.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122

Jan 13, 20261 citation

  • “The hangings/draperies in the infant toddler room were hanging over an exit door.”

    5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (B)

Aug 29, 20253 citations

  • “Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F)

  • “The walls located in the infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the light blue and dark blue wall ground on the back wall near the changing table and the orange wall on the left side of the room across from the cribs.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

  • “A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.C. and L.G.D.L.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102

Aug 19, 20254 citations

  • “Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F)

  • “The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)

  • “The walls located in the infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the light blue and dark blue wall ground on the back wall near the changing table and the orange wall on the left side of the room across from the cribs.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

  • “A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.C. and L.G.D.L.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102

Jan 15, 2025No rules cited
Sep 16, 20244 citations

  • “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

  • “Furniture/equipment, table, in the infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by the top peeling off around the edges causing sharp edges and able to rip off.”

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

  • “A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.G.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102

  • “Criminal background check results were not on file for A.M. and N.D.”

    5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Aug 20, 20247 citations

  • “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

  • “Furniture/equipment, table, in the infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by the top peeling off around the edges causing sharp edges and able to rip off.”

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

  • “Outdoor equipment, broken play toys and pieces, in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by being broken and having broken plastic pieces on the ground where kids can play and step or fall on.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

  • “A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.G.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102

3 more from this inspection

  • “2 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”

    5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

  • “1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”

    5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

  • “Criminal background check results were not on file for A.M. and N.D.”

    5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Mar 5, 20241 citation

  • “A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092

Feb 9, 20241 citation

  • “A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”

    5 CSR 25-500.092

Oct 10, 20234 citations

  • “Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)

  • “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.R. and G.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

  • “Furniture/equipment, red rug, in the older children area was unsafe as evidenced by rug curling up on 1 side causing a tripping hazard.”

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

  • “A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.S.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
August 21, 2026
On file
11 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was August 21, 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 Reinspection visit 7 findings

Reinspection visit · August 21, 2026

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 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 21, 2026

Furniture/equipment, gate, in the infant room was unsafe as evidenced by it was not connected to the wall and loose. If an infant or toddler tried to pull up or lean on the gate, it would tip over.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 21, 2026

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: L.G. and A.S.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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: M.R. needs 12 hours and needs to be put into MOPD system.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 21, 2026

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children, ages 2-11, 4-2 year olds, 7- 3 and 4 year olds, and 10 children 5+, were cared for by 6 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.V. and M.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

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

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

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: M.V. and M.R.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 11, 2026

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 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, gate, in the infant room was unsafe as evidenced by it was not connected to the wall and loose. If an infant or toddler tried to pull up or lean on the gate, it would tip over.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: L.G. and A.S.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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: M.R. needs 12 hours and needs to be put into MOPD system.

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

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

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children, ages 2-11, 4-2 year olds, 7- 3 and 4 year olds, and 10 children 5+, were cared for by 6 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.V. and M.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

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

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

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: M.V. and M.R.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · January 13, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due January 13, 2026

The hangings/draperies in the infant toddler room were hanging over an exit door.

Required correction: Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 29, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 29, 2025

Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.

Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 21, 2025

The walls located in the infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the light blue and dark blue wall ground on the back wall near the changing table and the orange wall on the left side of the room across from the cribs.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 21, 2025

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.C. and L.G.D.L.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 19, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.

Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due August 19, 2025

The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in the infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the light blue and dark blue wall ground on the back wall near the changing table and the orange wall on the left side of the room across from the cribs.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.C. and L.G.D.L.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record
Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · September 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 10, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.M. 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 10, 2024

Furniture/equipment, table, in the infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by the top peeling off around the edges causing sharp edges and able to rip off.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due September 10, 2024

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.G.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 10, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.M. and N.D.

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 20, 2024

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.M. 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, table, in the infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by the top peeling off around the edges causing sharp edges and able to rip off.

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 August 20, 2024

Outdoor equipment, broken play toys and pieces, in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by being broken and having broken plastic pieces on the ground where kids can play and step or fall on.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.G.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 20, 2024

2 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 20, 2024

1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.M. and N.D.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · March 5, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due February 14, 2024

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · February 9, 2024

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

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 10, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 27, 2023

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 27, 2023

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.R. and G.R. 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 27, 2023

Furniture/equipment, red rug, in the older children area was unsafe as evidenced by rug curling up on 1 side causing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due September 27, 2023

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.S.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 241-5996

Address
3505 E 9th St
License
002238706, active

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State record

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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.