Grain Valley · Licensed center

Eagles Academy LLC

Medium center, licensed for 83 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 12 of its licensing inspections since January 2024.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Aug 17, 20261 citation

“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)

Jul 16, 20262 citations

“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)

Jan 26, 20262 citations

“The walls located behind twos and pre-k bathroom doors was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed dry wall (needs to be painted).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Stationary equipment, swings on infant/toddler playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)

Jan 13, 20265 citations

“The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by temperature in infant room was 66*.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 5.
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet cover was missing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The walls located behind twos and pre-k bathroom doors was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed dry wall (needs to be painted).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.

1 more from this inspection

“Stationary equipment, swings on infant/toddler playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)

Jun 5, 20253 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop water. The item(s) was/were located in hallway 3's room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering ripping and exposed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured one foot.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Jan 21, 20253 citations

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“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)

Jan 13, 20256 citations

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically all rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090

2 more from this inspection

“The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2.
“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)

Oct 1, 20241 citation

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by roof paneling loose and hanging in I/T playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

Sep 26, 20241 citation

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by roof paneling loose and hanging in I/T playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

Jun 20, 20247 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors and Desitin . The item(s) was/were located on changing table in 2-year-old room .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located bathroom door was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by roof paneling loose and hanging in I/T playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, pack-n-play, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty and pad too small.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

3 more from this inspection

“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by the sheet(s) was/were soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by sheet too loose on matress.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Mar 26, 20243 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The floors located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by board lifting.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, playpen , in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in mesh.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Jan 18, 20246 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The floors located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by board lifting.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in school-age room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt near back door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

2 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, playpen , in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in mesh.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 17, 2026
On file: 12 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 17, 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 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · August 17, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due August 17, 2026

An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 16, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 16, 2026

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 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures

An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · January 26, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 26, 2026

The walls located behind twos and pre-k bathroom doors was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed dry wall (needs to be painted).

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 26, 2026

Stationary equipment, swings on infant/toddler playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 13, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 13, 2026

The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by temperature in infant room was 66*.

Required correction: The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 13, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet cover was missing.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

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

The walls located behind twos and pre-k bathroom doors was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed dry wall (needs to be painted).

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 13, 2026

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 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Stationary equipment, swings on infant/toddler playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 5, 2025

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop water. The item(s) was/were located in hallway 3's room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 5, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering ripping and exposed.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due June 5, 2025

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured one foot.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · January 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due January 21, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due January 21, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due January 21, 2025

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.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 13, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado 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 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. · Correction due January 13, 2025

The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically all rooms.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D. · Correction due January 13, 2025

The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due January 13, 2025

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

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (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.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · October 1, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 1, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by roof paneling loose and hanging in I/T playground.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · September 26, 2024

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

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by roof paneling loose and hanging in I/T playground.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 20, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 20, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors and Desitin . The item(s) was/were located on changing table in 2-year-old room .

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 June 20, 2024

The walls located bathroom door was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

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

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

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by roof paneling loose and hanging in I/T playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 20, 2024

Furniture/equipment, pack-n-play, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty and pad too small.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. B. · Correction due June 20, 2024

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by the sheet(s) was/were soiled.

Required correction: Each child who naps shall be assigned a clean sheet and blanket as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due June 20, 2024

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G · Correction due June 20, 2024

Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by sheet too loose on matress.

Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · April 10, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

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

Mar 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 26, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 22, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 23, 2024

The floors located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by board lifting.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 23, 2024

Furniture/equipment, playpen , in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in mesh.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 18, 2024

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

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 18, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen door.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

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

The floors located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by board lifting.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 18, 2024

The floors located in school-age room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt near back door.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, playpen , in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in mesh.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due January 18, 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.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · November 3, 2023

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

Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.

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

A caregiver shall remain in the room with preschool and school-age children while they are napping or sleeping and shall be able to see and hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(K) · Personnel

The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(L) · Personnel

The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.

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

No person shall smoke or otherwise use tobacco products in any area of the child care facility during the period of time when children cared for under the license are present.

State licensing record

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What it costs

$1,364 a month for an infant

Infant$1,364

median $1,256

Higher than 55% of the 11 that publish a price.

Eagles Academy LLCMost Kansas City-area prices (middle 80%)

A day here

Schedule: full-time

Details

(816) 598-2192

Website: eaglesacademygv.com
Address: 1438 S Minter Way
License: 002777286, active

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What it costs

Infant — Checked July 2026 eaglesacademygv.com

State record

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

A day here

Schedule — Checked July 2026 eaglesacademygv.com

Details

Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Website — Checked July 2026 eaglesacademygv.com
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

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