Independence · Licensed center
Eastwood Learning Center, LLC
- Small center, licensed for 45 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 10 of its licensing inspections since February 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
Sep 16, 20261 citation
“Two (2) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Sep 14, 20267 citations
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the annual declaration did not list the correct owner and facility name.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.C., S.S. and R.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the main playroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
3 more from this inspection
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a can of insect spray. The item(s) was/were located on the ground on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D)
“Two (2) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
Mar 26, 20263 citations
“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: S.S. (8.25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“R.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.C. 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 5, 20264 citations
“Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12)
“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: S.S. (8.25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“R.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.C. 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)
Feb 13, 20251 citation
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: K.M. (3), S.S. (1.25), R.S. (9).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Feb 7, 20251 citation
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: K.M. (3), S.S. (1.25), R.S. (9).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Aug 22, 20243 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Aug 7, 20246 citations
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
2 more from this inspection
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and gate to the corridor were not closed/latched allowing access to these areas.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: albuterol medication, rubbing alcohol, disinfectant wipes and toilet bowl cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in a child's cubby in the infant room and under the unlocked diaper changing table in the infant/toddler room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Mar 21, 20244 citations
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: R.S. (4).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: S.S. (12).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.S. 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: F.N. and R.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Feb 22, 20244 citations
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: R.S. (4).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: S.S. (12).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.S. 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: F.N. and R.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 16, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 15, 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.
Sep 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 16, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due September 15, 2026
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Sep 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 14, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 14, 2026
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 · Correction due September 14, 2026
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the annual declaration did not list the correct owner and facility name.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 14, 2026
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.C., S.S. and R.S. 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 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 14, 2026
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the main playroom.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 14, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a can of insect spray. The item(s) was/were located on the ground on the playground.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due September 14, 2026
Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 26, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 25, 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: S.S. (8.25).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due March 24, 2026
R.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 18, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.C. 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.
Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 5, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due March 5, 2026
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Required correction: The official license shall be posted.
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: S.S. (8.25).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
R.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.C. 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.
Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 13, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due February 13, 2025
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: K.M. (3), S.S. (1.25), R.S. (9).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · February 7, 2025
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: K.M. (3), S.S. (1.25), R.S. (9).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 22, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 22, 2024
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 8, 2024
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due August 19, 2024
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 7, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 7, 2024
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 7, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door and gate to the corridor were not closed/latched allowing access to these areas.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 7, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: albuterol medication, rubbing alcohol, disinfectant wipes and toilet bowl cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in a child's cubby in the infant room and under the unlocked diaper changing table in the infant/toddler room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Mar 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 21, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due March 20, 2024
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: R.S. (4).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 20, 2024
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: S.S. (12).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 14, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.S. 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 March 14, 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: F.N. and R.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 22, 2024
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: R.S. (4).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: S.S. (12).
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 R.S. 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: F.N. and R.S.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
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Details
- Website
- eastwoodinfo.com
- Address
- 9414 E Truman Rd
- License
- 002731664, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 eastwoodinfo.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
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.