Kansas City · Childcare
First Baptist Church, Punkin Patch
- Licensed for 175 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since February 2024.
Licensing inspections
Feb 5, 20269 citations
“Supervision and basic care were not provided as evidenced by napping infant observed napping in the napping room without an adult present.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (1)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for S.S. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for T.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The floors located in room 115 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by sticky residue where the tile floor meets the carpet.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
5 more from this inspection
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 3 outlet covers missing in the 2s room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The walls located the 2s room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by black tape along the baseboard by the sink.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located in the 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling wall/paint at the edge of the black tape.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located in room 115 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape on baseboard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Mar 18, 20258 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for V.L. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for V.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
4 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located in an I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirty/dusty tiles by vent on ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The ceilings located in the red I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The ceilings located in an I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a dark spot on a ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Feb 20, 202510 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for V.L. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for V.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
6 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located in an I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirty/dusty tiles by vent on ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The ceilings located in the red I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The ceilings located in an I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a dark spot on a ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purses/bags. The item(s) was/were located on low cabinet shelves.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning agents and disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in an I/T room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Feb 6, 20243 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purses. The item(s) was/were located on low shelves in closets.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located at a handwashing sink.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: prescription inhaler. The item(s) was/were located on the top of the cabinet in a classroom.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- February 5, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was March 17, 2025. 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.
Feb 2026 Annual visit 9 findings
Annual visit · February 5, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.040 (1) · Staffing Requirements
Supervision and basic care were not provided as evidenced by napping infant observed napping in the napping room without an adult present.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide basic care and supervision.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for S.S. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for T.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The floors located in room 115 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by sticky residue where the tile floor meets the carpet.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 3 outlet covers missing in the 2s room.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located the 2s room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by black tape along the baseboard by the sink.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in the 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling wall/paint at the edge of the black tape.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in room 115 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape on baseboard.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 8 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 18, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due March 17, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for V.L. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due March 17, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for V.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due March 17, 2025
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due March 17, 2025
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due March 17, 2025
The ceilings located in an I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirty/dusty tiles by vent on ceiling.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due March 17, 2025
The ceilings located in the red I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due March 17, 2025
The ceilings located in an I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a dark spot on a ceiling tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due February 25, 2025
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Feb 2025 Annual visit 10 findings
Annual visit · February 20, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for V.L. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for V.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in an I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirty/dusty tiles by vent on ceiling.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in the red I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in an I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a dark spot on a ceiling tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 20, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purses/bags. The item(s) was/were located on low cabinet shelves.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 20, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning agents and disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in an I/T room.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Feb 2024 Annual visit 3 findings
Annual visit · February 6, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 6, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purses. The item(s) was/were located on low shelves in closets.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 6, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located at a handwashing sink.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 6, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: prescription inhaler. The item(s) was/were located on the top of the cabinet in a classroom.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
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Details
- Website
- belovedkc.org
- Address
- 100 W Red Bridge Rd
- License
- 000324367, 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 belovedkc.org
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx