Buckner · Licensed center

Hannah's Heart Daycare and Preschool, LLC

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 12 of its 15 licensing inspections since February 2024.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.

Licensing inspections

Sep 22, 2026No rules cited
Aug 13, 2026No rules cited
Jul 21, 2026No rules cited
Jun 22, 20261 citation
  • “The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by time sheets for week of May 24, 2026 and evidence from staff interviews don't match indicating S. is not present the minimum 40 hours per week.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.

May 28, 20261 citation
  • “The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by time sheets for week of May 24, 2026 and evidence from staff interviews don't match indicating S. is not present the minimum 40 hours per week.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.

Apr 7, 20267 citations
  • “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

  • “The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

  • “A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: A.B. (4).”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)

  • “A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: V.R. and A.B.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.

3 more from this inspection
  • “V.R. and A.B. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.

  • “Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file 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 January 5, 2026.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

  • “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)

Feb 10, 20268 citations
  • “The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

  • “A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: A.B. (4).”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)

  • “A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: V.R. and A.B.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.

  • “V.R. and A.B. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.

4 more from this inspection
  • “Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file 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 January 5, 2026.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

  • “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)

  • “One 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)

  • “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Sep 8, 20251 citation
  • “The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

Aug 5, 20251 citation
  • “The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”

    5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

May 27, 20254 citations
  • “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.S., M.S., J.C., J.H., S.L., C.W., and T.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

  • “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: T.S. needs 2.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

  • “Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.S. and C.W. 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: C.W., J.H., and T.S.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122

Feb 7, 20254 citations
  • “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.S., M.S., J.C., J.H., S.L., C.W., and T.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

  • “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: T.S. needs 2.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

  • “Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.S. and C.W. 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: C.W., J.H., and T.S.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122

Oct 30, 20241 citation
  • “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.L. needs 4 hours, J.C. needs 6 hours, and S.S. needs 6 hours.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Aug 13, 20241 citation
  • “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.L. needs 4 hours, J.C. needs 6 hours, and S.S. needs 6 hours.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

May 29, 20243 citations
  • “Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.C. and S.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)

  • “The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

  • “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.L. needs 4 hours, J.C. needs 6 hours, and S.S. needs 6 hours.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Feb 5, 20243 citations
  • “The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”

    5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

  • “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: M.G. needs 5 hours, S.S. needs 6 hours, J.C. needs 8 hours, B.B. needs 4 hours, M.R. needs 5 hours, and S.L. needs 5 hours.”

    5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

  • “Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.C. and S.L. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”

    5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
September 22, 2026
On file
15 visits since February 2024 — 3 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was June 22, 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 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Aug 2026 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Jul 2026 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record
Jun 2026 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · June 22, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due June 22, 2026

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by time sheets for week of May 24, 2026 and evidence from staff interviews don't match indicating S. is not present the minimum 40 hours per week.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

State licensing record

May 2026 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · May 28, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by time sheets for week of May 24, 2026 and evidence from staff interviews don't match indicating S. is not present the minimum 40 hours per week.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · April 10, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. · Child Care Program

Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. · Child Care Program

No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)2. · Personnel

Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 7, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 17, 2026

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 18, 2026

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due March 4, 2026

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: A.B. (4).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due March 4, 2026

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: V.R. and A.B.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due March 4, 2026

V.R. and A.B. 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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 18, 2026

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file 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 January 5, 2026.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due March 4, 2026

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · February 11, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 10, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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: A.B. (4).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: V.R. and A.B.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

V.R. and A.B. 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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file 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 January 5, 2026.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due February 10, 2026

One 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 25-500.052 (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.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 8, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 8, 2025

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · August 5, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 27, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 24, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.S., M.S., J.C., J.H., S.L., C.W., and T.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 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due May 27, 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: T.S. needs 2.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 27, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.S. and C.W. 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 May 27, 2025

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: C.W., J.H., and T.S.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 7, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.S., M.S., J.C., J.H., S.L., C.W., and T.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 25-500.102 (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: T.S. needs 2.

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 T.S. and C.W. 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: C.W., J.H., and T.S.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · December 2, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)2. · Personnel

Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.222(6) · Records and Reports

Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · October 30, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due October 28, 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.L. needs 4 hours, J.C. needs 6 hours, and S.S. needs 6 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · August 13, 2024

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.L. needs 4 hours, J.C. needs 6 hours, and S.S. needs 6 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

State licensing record

May 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings

Supplemental visit · May 29, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due February 20, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.C. and S.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 reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 16, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

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.L. needs 4 hours, J.C. needs 6 hours, and S.S. needs 6 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 5, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

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: M.G. needs 5 hours, S.S. needs 6 hours, J.C. needs 8 hours, B.B. needs 4 hours, M.R. needs 5 hours, and S.L. needs 5 hours.

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 B.C. and S.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 reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

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(816) 213-5253

Address
206 N Sibley St
License
002924581, active

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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.