Kansas City · Childcare
Grace Baptist Day Care
- Licensed for 49 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 7 of its licensing inspections since April 2024.
Licensing inspections
Apr 9, 20263 citations
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that R.J.'s medical form not completely filled out.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2.
“Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7/29/2025.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (2)
“The ceilings located in twos room and boys bathroom near kitchen was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by hole and stained ceiling tile and dusty vent.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Nov 3, 20251 citation
“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that NPR was not submitted on correct form.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)
Oct 20, 20251 citation
“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that NPR was not submitted on correct form.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)
Jun 3, 20254 citations
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that incomplete medical exams for L.L., A.M., and A.L.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2.
“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)
“The facility was not clean, free of unsanitary conditions and free of pests as evidenced by sticky residue on doors in toddler room.”
5 CSR 25-300.080 (1)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Apr 2, 20254 citations
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that incomplete medical exams for L.L., A.M., and A.L.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2.
“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)
“The facility was not clean, free of unsanitary conditions and free of pests as evidenced by sticky residue on doors in toddler room.”
5 CSR 25-300.080 (1)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
May 30, 20244 citations
“The walls located in pre-k room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stains.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet separating in two areas.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The ceilings located in toddler and preschool bathrooms was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents and holes in tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet on toy stairs torn .”
5 CSR 25-300.090
Apr 9, 20246 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: thumb tacks. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The ceilings located in toddler and preschool bathrooms was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents and holes in tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet on toy stairs torn .”
5 CSR 25-300.090
2 more from this inspection
“The walls located in pre-k room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stains.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet separating in two areas.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- April 9, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was November 3, 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.
Apr 2026 Annual visit 3 findings
Annual visit · April 9, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that R.J.'s medical form not completely filled out.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 (2) · Health Requirements
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7/29/2025.
Required correction: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in twos room and boys bathroom near kitchen was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by hole and stained ceiling tile and dusty vent.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · November 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due November 3, 2025
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that NPR was not submitted on correct form.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
Oct 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · October 20, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that NPR was not submitted on correct form.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2. · Health Requirements · Correction due April 3, 2025
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that incomplete medical exams for L.L., A.M., and A.L.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due April 3, 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 25-300.080 (1) · Sanitation Requirements · Correction due April 3, 2025
The facility was not clean, free of unsanitary conditions and free of pests as evidenced by sticky residue on doors in toddler room.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean, sanitary and pest free.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due June 2, 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.
Apr 2025 Annual visit 4 findings
Annual visit · April 2, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 2. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that incomplete medical exams for L.L., A.M., and A.L.
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 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 25-300.080 (1) · Sanitation Requirements
The facility was not clean, free of unsanitary conditions and free of pests as evidenced by sticky residue on doors in toddler room.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean, sanitary and pest free.
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.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 30, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 30, 2024
The walls located in pre-k room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stains.
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 May 23, 2024
The floors located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet separating in two areas.
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 May 23, 2024
The ceilings located in toddler and preschool bathrooms was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents and holes in tiles.
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 7 · Correction due May 23, 2024
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet on toy stairs torn .
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
Apr 2024 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · April 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due April 9, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: thumb tacks. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer.
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 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in toddler and preschool bathrooms was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents and holes in tiles.
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 2 (F) 2 · Correction due April 9, 2024
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet on toy stairs torn .
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in pre-k room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stains.
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 floors located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpet separating in two areas.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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Details
- Website
- grace4u.net
- Address
- 3101 NE Vivion Rd
- License
- 000834146, 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 grace4u.net
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx