Smithville · Childcare

GCC Preschool

Licensed for 27 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 8 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.

Licensing inspections

Apr 30, 20262 citations

“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not signed by the parent or guardian enrolling the child.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

Dec 4, 20252 citations

“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not signed by the parent or guardian enrolling the child.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

Dec 3, 20243 citations

“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the green tricycle, was not in good condition as evidenced by missing pedal and cracked plastic.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Green tea lotion, hand sanitizer, and essential oil spray. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and on tops of shelves.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)

Oct 11, 20242 citations

“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

May 2, 20244 citations

“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of two torn mats causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

Dec 13, 20234 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of two torn mats causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

Sep 22, 20231 citation

“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)

Sep 15, 20231 citation

“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: April 30, 2026
On file: 8 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was April 30, 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.

Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 30, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due February 3, 2026

An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not signed by the parent or guardian enrolling the child.

Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due April 30, 2026

Requirements for fire safety 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.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Annual visit 2 findings

Annual visit · December 4, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not signed by the parent or guardian enrolling the child.

Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.

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 has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Annual visit 3 findings

Annual visit · December 3, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due December 3, 2024

Equipment in the outdoor play area, the green tricycle, was not in good condition as evidenced by missing pedal and cracked plastic.

Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 3, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Green tea lotion, hand sanitizer, and essential oil spray. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and on tops of 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 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due December 3, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 11, 2024

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due July 15, 2024

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.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due October 10, 2024

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.

State licensing record

May 2024 Supplemental visit 4 findings

Supplemental visit · May 2, 2024

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.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due December 15, 2023

Requirements for fire safety 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.

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.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due January 3, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of two torn mats causing a tripping hazard.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Annual visit 4 findings

Annual visit · December 13, 2023

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 13, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.

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 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4