Belton · Licensed center

Creative World Belton

Large center, licensed for 249 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 14 of its 16 licensing inspections since September 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

Mar 20, 20265 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.W. and K.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in the Zebra room windowsill was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint and hole in the windowsill.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (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: C.K. needs 2.25 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.B. 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)

Mar 4, 20266 citations

“A & B child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.W. and K.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in the Zebra room windowsill was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint and hole in the windowsill.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A)

2 more from this inspection

“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: C.K. needs 2.25 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.B. 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)

Sep 18, 2025No rules cited

Mar 13, 20256 citations

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The passage to an exit located back hallway by the whales room was not clear as evidenced by a folded up stroller and a wagon are stored in the hallway blocking the exit.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 2.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children , ages fifteen 2-years-old and two 3-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

2 more from this inspection

“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children, ages fifteen 2-years-old and two 3-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.R. and J.M. 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)

Mar 4, 20257 citations

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.R. and J.M. 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)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.

3 more from this inspection

“The passage to an exit located back hallway by the whales room was not clear as evidenced by a folded up stroller and a wagon are stored in the hallway blocking the exit.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 2.
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children, ages fifteen 2-years-old and two 3-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 17 children , ages fifteen 2-years-old and two 3-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

Dec 23, 20241 citation

“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by child left in the bathroom when teacher and class transitioned to another classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.

Dec 20, 20241 citation

“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by child left in the bathroom when teacher and class transitioned to another classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.

Oct 15, 20244 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Borax Powder. The item(s) was/were located Panda Room in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in the Giraffes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping in the paint in 2 places.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in bottom of cubbies in the Elephant Room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“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 9 inches when pushed on. Gap is located on the playground for the 2 to 3 year olds west of the gate..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.

Sep 19, 20244 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Borax Powder. The item(s) was/were located Panda Room in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in the Giraffes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping in the paint in 2 places.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in bottom of cubbies in the Elephant Room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“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 9 inches when pushed on. Gap is located on the playground for the 2 to 3 year olds west of the gate..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.

Apr 5, 202412 citations

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.A., A.B., S.C., E.C., K.F., E.F., T.G., S.J., C.K., I.L., L.M., J.O., L.O., C.R., S.R., K.S., M.T., K.V., K.W. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.B., A.B., S.C., L.H., S.J., I.L., L.M., L.O., L.P., C.R., A.R., S.R., S.R., M.T.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)

8 more from this inspection

“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: S.R. needs .25 hours, K.W. needs 2.25 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“The director was not approved as evidenced by no approval on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.B. 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: L.O., A.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)

Mar 8, 202420 citations

“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse. The item(s) was/were located Zebra room supply cabinet unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Febreze. The item(s) was/were located staff bathroom with door open.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

16 more from this inspection

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.A., A.B., S.C., E.C., K.F., E.F., T.G., S.J., C.K., I.L., L.M., J.O., L.O., C.R., S.R., K.S., M.T., K.V., K.W. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bathroom Cleaners. The item(s) was/were located Girls Bathroom in the Tiger room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol Wipes. The item(s) was/were located staff lounge with door open and unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The passage to an exit located back hallway was not clear as evidenced by 4 baby stroller was blocking the exit.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 2.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by Trash can is dirty.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.B., A.B., S.C., L.H., S.J., I.L., L.M., L.O., L.P., C.R., A.R., S.R., S.R., M.T.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: S.R. needs .25 hours, K.W. needs 2.25 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“The director was not approved as evidenced by no approval on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.B. 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: L.O., A.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.

Jan 31, 20243 citations

“The walls located Tiger, Elephant, Zebra, and Giraffe rooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by no baseboard on part of the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 6 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Outdoor equipment, Slide, in 2-4 year old playground was unsafe as evidenced by broken and roped off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Dec 27, 20232 citations

“The walls located Tiger, Elephant, Zebra, and Giraffe rooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by no baseboard on part of the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, Slide, in 2-4 year old playground was unsafe as evidenced by broken and roped off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Nov 8, 2023No rules cited

Oct 13, 20232 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Windex and Lysol. The item(s) was/were located Staff Lounge under sink unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Shaving Cream. The item(s) was/were located Exploratorium Closet that was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

Sep 7, 20233 citations

“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by walls in the Tigers room had peeling paint and hole in drywall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol and Windex. The item(s) was/were located Staff Breakroom unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: C.F. needs 1 hour, Q.N. needs .5 hours, T.T. needs 1 hour and S.E. needs 5.5 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: March 20, 2026
On file: 16 visits since September 2023 — 2 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was March 20, 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.

Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 20, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 17, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.W. and K.T. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 19, 2026

The walls located in the Zebra room windowsill was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint and hole in the windowsill.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due March 17, 2026

Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 20, 2026

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: C.K. needs 2.25 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 17, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.B. 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.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 4, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 4, 2026

A & B child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.W. and K.T. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in the Zebra room windowsill was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint and hole in the windowsill.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

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: C.K. needs 2.25 hours.

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.B. 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.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Mar 2025 Reinspection visit 6 findings

Reinspection visit · March 13, 2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due March 11, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.R.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 10, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.T. 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) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 10, 2025

The passage to an exit located back hallway by the whales room was not clear as evidenced by a folded up stroller and a wagon are stored in the hallway blocking the exit.

Required correction: Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due March 13, 2025

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children , ages fifteen 2-years-old and two 3-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 March 13, 2025

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children, ages fifteen 2-years-old and two 3-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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 11, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.R. and J.M. 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.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 4, 2025

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.R. and J.M. 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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.R.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for K.T. 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 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 4, 2025

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

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

The passage to an exit located back hallway by the whales room was not clear as evidenced by a folded up stroller and a wagon are stored in the hallway blocking the exit.

Required correction: Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

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

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children, ages fifteen 2-years-old and two 3-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

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children , ages fifteen 2-years-old and two 3-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

Dec 2024 Reinspection visit 1 finding

Reinspection visit · December 23, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program · Correction due December 23, 2024

A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by child left in the bathroom when teacher and class transitioned to another classroom.

Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · December 20, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program

A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by child left in the bathroom when teacher and class transitioned to another classroom.

Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 15, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 11, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Borax Powder. The item(s) was/were located Panda Room in an unlocked cabinet.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 15, 2024

The walls located in the Giraffes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping in the paint in 2 places.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 11, 2024

There was evidence of dirt/debris in bottom of cubbies in the Elephant Room.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 11, 2024

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 9 inches when pushed on. Gap is located on the playground for the 2 to 3 year olds west of the gate..

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 19, 2024

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Borax Powder. The item(s) was/were located Panda Room in an unlocked cabinet.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The walls located in the Giraffes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping in the paint in 2 places.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of dirt/debris in bottom of cubbies in the Elephant Room.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · September 13, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)11. · Child Care Program

Children shall not be permitted to intimidate or harm others, harm themselves, or destroy property.

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

Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 12 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 5, 2024

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

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 13, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.A., A.B., S.C., E.C., K.F., E.F., T.G., S.J., C.K., I.L., L.M., J.O., L.O., C.R., S.R., K.S., M.T., K.V., K.W. 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 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due April 2, 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.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due April 2, 2024

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.B., A.B., S.C., L.H., S.J., I.L., L.M., L.O., L.P., C.R., A.R., S.R., S.R., M.T.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due March 26, 2024

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: S.R. needs .25 hours, K.W. needs 2.25 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. . · Correction due March 26, 2024

The director was not approved as evidenced by no approval on file.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due March 26, 2024

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due March 26, 2024

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 2, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.B. 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) . · Correction due April 2, 2024

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: L.O., A.B.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due April 2, 2024

A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.

Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 13, 2024

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · March 28, 2024

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.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 20 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 8, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 8, 2024

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 8, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse. The item(s) was/were located Zebra room supply cabinet unlocked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 8, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Febreze. The item(s) was/were located staff bathroom with door open.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 8, 2024

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

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

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 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 8, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bathroom Cleaners. The item(s) was/were located Girls Bathroom in the Tiger room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 8, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol Wipes. The item(s) was/were located staff lounge with door open and unlocked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The passage to an exit located back hallway was not clear as evidenced by 4 baby stroller was blocking the exit.

Required correction: Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

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

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by Trash can is dirty.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.B., A.B., S.C., L.H., S.J., I.L., L.M., L.O., L.P., C.R., A.R., S.R., S.R., M.T.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: S.R. needs .25 hours, K.W. needs 2.25 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. .

The director was not approved as evidenced by no approval on file.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.B. 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: L.O., A.B.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures

A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.

Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · January 31, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 31, 2024

The walls located Tiger, Elephant, Zebra, and Giraffe rooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by no baseboard on part of the wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due January 31, 2024

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 6 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 31, 2024

Outdoor equipment, Slide, in 2-4 year old playground was unsafe as evidenced by broken and roped off.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Close supervision visit 2 findings

Close supervision visit · December 27, 2023

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

The walls located Tiger, Elephant, Zebra, and Giraffe rooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by no baseboard on part of the wall.

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

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

Outdoor equipment, Slide, in 2-4 year old playground was unsafe as evidenced by broken and roped off.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · December 5, 2023

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

Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Oct 2023 Close supervision visit 2 findings

Close supervision visit · October 13, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 13, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Windex and Lysol. The item(s) was/were located Staff Lounge under sink unlocked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 13, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Shaving Cream. The item(s) was/were located Exploratorium Closet that was not locked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 7, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (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

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by walls in the Tigers room had peeling paint and hole in drywall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · 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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol and Windex. The item(s) was/were located Staff Breakroom unlocked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due September 7, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: C.F. needs 1 hour, Q.N. needs .5 hours, T.T. needs 1 hour and S.E. needs 5.5 hours.

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

State licensing record

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(816) 331-8835

Address: 16311 Cornerstone Dr
License: 002176318, active

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Details

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