Kansas City · Licensed center

Guadalupe Centers, Inc.

Large center, licensed for 150 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 16 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

Sep 16, 20267 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Furniture/equipment, the front of a cabinet door, in the Tortugas Room was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board was observed in an area that was approximately 2 x 2 inches.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one child did not have acknowledgement statements signed on the enrollment record.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1)

3 more from this inspection

“Four (4) 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)
“One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)

Aug 5, 20263 citations

“The ceilings located in the Mariposas classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the writing lab table in the Pandas classroom and the front of a cabinet in the Mariposas classroom had sticky tape residue with dirt.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.P., V.L. and C.B. have expired temporary background checks .”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 14, 20264 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the manager of facilities maintenance closet door was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The ceilings located in the Mariposas classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the writing lab table in the Pandas classroom and the front of a cabinet in the Mariposas classroom had sticky tape residue with dirt.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.P., V.L. and C.B. have expired temporary background checks .”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Apr 10, 20261 citation

“A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with eight on 3/12/26 / five on 3/26/26 and six on 4/8/26 children in attendance.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (5) (B)

Apr 8, 20263 citations

“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 6 children , ages 1 - 2 year olds (Room 249 nap time), were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 1 - 3 year olds (Room 236 nap time), were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with eight on 3/12/26 / five on 3/26/26 and six on 4/8/26 children in attendance.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (5) (B)

Mar 26, 20265 citations

“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by sticky tape residue with evidence of dirt was observed on shelves in the Delfines room, Patitos room,, Jirafes room, Gym, Periquitos room, Pandas room and the Mariposas room.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 1 - 3 year olds (Room 236 nap time), were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 6 children , ages 1 - 2 year olds (Room 249 nap time), were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with seven children in attendance.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (5) (B)

1 more from this inspection

“A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with eight on 3/12/26 / five on 3/26/26 children in attendance.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (5) (B)

Mar 12, 20264 citations

“The walls located in the Periquitos room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint was observed on the wall in the library area of the room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by sticky tape residue with evidence of dirt was observed on shelves in the Delfines room, Patitos room,, Jirafes room, Gym, Periquitos room, Pandas room and the Mariposas room.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with eight children in attendance.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (5) (B)
“A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with seven children in attendance.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (5) (B)

Mar 2, 20266 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitorial closet, mechanical room and the maintenance closet were all unlocked allowing potential access to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning equipment, cleaning chemicals and maintenance supplies. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked janitorial closet, maintenance closet and the mechanical closet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in the Periquitos room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint was observed on the wall in the library area of the room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The means of egress in the Tortugas Room 229 was obstructed in that cardboard and balls were placed in front of the door that exits to the outside of the building blocking the exit path.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M)

2 more from this inspection

“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by sticky tape residue with evidence of dirt was observed on shelves in the Delfines room, Patitos room,, Jirafes room, Gym, Periquitos room, Pandas room and the Mariposas room.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with eight children in attendance.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (5) (B)

Jul 3, 20251 citation

“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the Patitos, Pandas, Delfines and Jiragas classrooms all had sticky tape residue built up on the toy shelves with dirt attached to the sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.

Jul 2, 20251 citation

“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the Patitos, Pandas, Delfines and Jiragas classrooms all had sticky tape residue built up on the toy shelves with dirt attached to the sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.

Apr 17, 20257 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The floors located in the main hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by stains were observed on the carpet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children didn't have of child's development on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 2.
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)

3 more from this inspection

“Six 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)
“Four child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)

Jan 14, 20258 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“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 wasn't covered in the creative movement (gym) room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The floors located in the main hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by stains were observed on the carpet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children didn't have of child's development on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 2.

4 more from this inspection

“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Six 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)
“Four child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)

Jul 1, 20244 citations in 2 reports

“The floors located in the hallway down by the kitchen area and the far hallway by Delfines room was/were not clean as evidenced by stains were observed on the carpet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by one shelf in the creative movement room had evidence of contact paper residue with dirt attached on one (1) shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.

A second state report dated the same day: 2 citations

“The floors located in the hallway down by the kitchen area and the far hallway by Delfines room was/were not clean as evidenced by stains were observed on the carpet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by one shelf in the creative movement room had evidence of contact paper residue with dirt attached on one (1) shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.

Jun 11, 20241 citation

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

May 14, 20243 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.L. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the Jirafas (Giraffes) room was/were not clean as evidenced by dust buildup on one ceiling vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Jan 11, 20243 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.L. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the Jirafas (Giraffes) room was/were not clean as evidenced by dust buildup on one ceiling vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 16, 2026
On file: 16 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 16, 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 monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 16, 2026

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 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.C. 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 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 16, 2026

Furniture/equipment, the front of a cabinet door, in the Tortugas Room was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board was observed in an area that was approximately 2 x 2 inches.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (1) · Records and Reports

The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one child did not have acknowledgement statements signed on the enrollment record.

Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

Four (4) 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.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports

One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

What the state has found

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Details

State record

Details