Kansas City · Licensed center

Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Kansas City

Medium center, licensed for 99 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 13 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.

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

Aug 13, 202610 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in whales bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and holes present from paper towel holder being removed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in whales room, hallway leading to bathroom, and movie room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rail road ties splintering and tilting .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

6 more from this inspection

“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: B.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.M. and J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.B. 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: J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 8/13/2025 & 5/26/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.B. and J.F. (8/4/2026).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Aug 4, 202616 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Styrofoam covering. The item(s) was/were located under rocking chair in infant room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in whales bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and holes present from paper towel holder being removed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in whales room, hallway leading to bathroom, and movie room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rail road ties splintering and tilting .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

12 more from this inspection

“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: J.B. and I.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.M. and J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: B.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twelve children , ages 3-to-10-years, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.B. 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: J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 8/13/2025 & 5/26/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.C., K.M., C.P., E.W. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.B. and J.F. (8/4/2026).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 27, 202615 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.C., K.M., C.P., E.W. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: glitter & acrylic paint. The item(s) was/were located on low shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in whales room, hallway leading to bathroom, and movie room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of spiders/webs in both hallway bathrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.

11 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rail road ties splintering and tilting .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The walls located in whales bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and holes present from paper towel holder being removed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Styrofoam covering. The item(s) was/were located under rocking chair in infant room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: J.B. and I.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.B. 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: J.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 8/13/2025 & 5/26/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a 10-year-old child (staff's child) was in the cafeteria with no caregiver present.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.B. and J.F.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

May 18, 20264 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.L.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.E., B.G., P.M., R.M., B.M., E.P., R.W., K.W., K.G., K.H., M.D. (all previous corrected-1/29/2026), and M.N. 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)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for P.M., R.M.(1/29/2026), K.G.(1/29/2026) and C.M.(1/29/2026).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 29, 202623 citations

“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“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 K.M., P.M., C.P., E.W., and C.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in Lions and boys bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by missing/stained ceiling tiles and dusty vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

19 more from this inspection

“The walls located in Crusaders, Lambs and Angels was/were not clean as evidenced by tape residue on window and dirt/residue on window sill and chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in Preschool/Pre-K room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in that there was sticky residue on crib in toddler .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed in preschool play ground, and chipping paint on deck outside Angels room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.
“Animal excrement was observed in an indoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in chinchilla cage accessible to the children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (E)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: P.M., R.M., E.P., K.H.,”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: K.G.-needs 1 hour.”
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: , K.W., K.G., P.H. K.H., M.D., and M.N.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.L.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“P.M., B.M., E.P., K.W., K.G., K.H., M.D., M.N., and J.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.E., B.G., P.M., R.M., B.M., E.P., R.W., K.W., K.G., K.H., M.D. (all previous corrected-1/29/2026), and M.N. 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: A.E., B.G., P.M., R.M., B.M., E.P., R.W., K.W., K.G., K.H., M.D., and M.N.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that No feeding plan on file for child (admission date: 1/2/2024).”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for P.M., R.M.(1/29/2026), K.G.(1/29/2026) and C.M.(1/29/2026).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 9, 202526 citations

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.L.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“P.M., B.M., E.P., K.W., K.G., K.H., M.D., M.N., and J.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.E., B.G., P.M., R.M., B.M., E.P., R.W., K.W., K.G., K.H., M.D., and M.N. 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)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)

22 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were not on file for P.M., R.M., K.G. and C.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors and bleach spray solution. The item(s) was/were located on low shelves.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The floors located in Preschool/Pre-K room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: , K.W., K.G., P.H. K.H., M.D., and M.N.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“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 K.M., P.M., C.P., E.W., and C.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that missing outlet cover in eagles room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in that there was sticky residue on crib in toddler .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed in preschool play ground, and chipping paint on deck outside Angels room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.
“Animal excrement was observed in an indoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in chinchilla cage accessible to the children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (E)
“The ceilings located in Lions and boys bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by missing/stained ceiling tiles and dusty vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in Crusaders, Lambs and Angels was/were not clean as evidenced by tape residue on window and dirt/residue on window sill and chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, ball , in infant/toddler play area was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: P.M., R.M., E.P., K.H.,”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: K.G.-needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“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: A.E., B.G., P.M., R.M., B.M., E.P., R.W., K.W., K.G., K.H., M.D., and M.N.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that No feeding plan on file for child (admission date: 1/2/2024.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)

Feb 19, 20255 citations

“The ceilings located in the lions room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tile near back door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in whales room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in that cabinets in cafeteria and whales room dirty/sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by no lock on storage door that has the chinchilla cage in it. The food and water is accessible through the cage.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (G)

1 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, cabinet under the sink, in lions room was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Jan 30, 202516 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors. The item(s) was/were located on a low counter in the cafeteria area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in lions (room and bathroom) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed putty/chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by no lock on storage door that has the chinchilla cage in it. The food and water is accessible through the cage.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (G)

12 more from this inspection

“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.S.-needs 11 hrs; K.G. needs-1hr.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that missing and non-updated feeding plans .”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in that cabinets in cafeteria and whales room dirty/sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The ceilings located in the lions room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tile near back door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in whales room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, cabinet under the sink, in lions room was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.D., K.G., J.M., H.R. 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: A.D., K.G., J.M., H.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.F., A.K., S.L., P.M., K.M., C.P., B.S., T.W., S.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.D., K.G., J.M., C.S., H.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Oct 21, 202421 citations

“The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by not signed by Board president-no designee on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The walls located in lions (room and bathroom) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed putty/chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on furnace room not working.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)

17 more from this inspection

“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“A.D., J.M., H.R., L.T., K.G. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.S.-needs 11 hrs; K.G. needs-1hr.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.D., K.G., J.M., H.R. 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: A.D., K.G., J.M., H.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 5/25/2023 & 2/22/2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that missing and non-updated feeding plans .”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.F., A.K., S.L., P.M., K.M., C.P., B.S., T.W., S.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.D. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in lions was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by paint chipping and exposed rust on wall outside of Angels room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, cribs, in Noah's ark was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky redisdue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.F., K.G., L.T.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.D., K.G., J.M., C.S., H.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 17, 202427 citations

“The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B)
“The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by not signed by Board president-no designee on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

23 more from this inspection

“The walls located in lions (room and bathroom) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed putty/chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1'.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“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 5/25/2023 & 2/22/2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not followed for a child in that missing and non-updated feeding plans .”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.F., A.K., S.L., P.M., K.M., C.P., B.S., T.W., S.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.D., K.G., J.M., C.S., H.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The name, address and telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (C)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.D. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on furnace room not working.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that missing outlet cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Suave conditioner, Arm and Hammer Simple Saline, Modge Podge glue and sealer, glass cleaner, Goo Gone, bleach spray. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinets and on low shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in lions was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by paint chipping and exposed rust on wall outside of Angels room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, cribs, in Noah's ark was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky redisdue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 5 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“A.D., J.M., H.R., L.T., K.G. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.F., K.G., L.T.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.S.-needs 11 hrs; K.G. needs-1hr.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.D., K.G., J.M., H.R. 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: A.D., K.G., J.M., H.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

May 29, 20249 citations

“The ceilings located in Lions and Whales was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained/missing/holes in ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, toy spaceship, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint/exposed rust spots.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on storage door broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The walls located in Lambs was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on back door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

5 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed near tree on infant/toddler playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.
“Animal excrement was observed in an indoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was guinea pig cage low and excrement accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (E)
“Furniture/equipment, table, in Lions was not in good condition as evidenced by Tape peeling off bottom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves and changing table, in Angels, Lions and Whales was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Feb 29, 202411 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on storage door broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The ceilings located in Lions and Whales was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained/missing/holes in ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, toy spaceship, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint/exposed rust spots.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Furniture/equipment, table, in Lions was not in good condition as evidenced by Tape peeling off bottom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

7 more from this inspection

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: batteries, screwdriver, Windex, Triple S absorbent powder, bleach spray, Borax, Stay-Flo, Funkaway air freshner. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinets and on low shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed near tree on infant/toddler playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.
“Animal excrement was observed in an indoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was guinea pig cage low and excrement accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (E)
“The walls located in Lambs was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on back door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves and changing table, in Angels, Lions and Whales was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2.

Oct 17, 202322 citations

“The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by missing signature.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“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 K.M., C.P., C.W., R.W., within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in crusaders room, preschool room, was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on chalk board walls, dusty window frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

18 more from this inspection

“The floors located in toddler room and whales room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty mats and tape peeling off floors.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in crusaders and eagles was/were not clean as evidenced by debris in corners and window sill dirty.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in eagles room and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping on poles and wood wearing on door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover missing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Animal excrement was observed in an indoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in hallway; cages accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (8) (E)
“Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A)
“Furniture/equipment, shelves, cabinets, trash can, toy kitchen, in crusaders, whales, and lions rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and contact paper peeling, dirty, broken trash can, dust in crevices of kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, changing tables, in toddler room and whales rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, toy boat, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff R.O.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“J.B., J.B., M.B., B.G. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: J.B., J.B., B.G., T.W., E.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.B., B.G., E.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 included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: M.B., B.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 11/15/2021.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that no toddler feeding plan on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 13, 2026
On file: 13 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 13, 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.

Aug 2026 Reinspection visit 10 findings

Reinspection visit · August 13, 2026

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 13, 2026

The walls located in whales bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and holes present from paper towel holder being removed.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 13, 2026

The ceilings located in whales room, hallway leading to bathroom, and movie room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rail road ties splintering and tilting .

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

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: B.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.M. and J.B.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.B. 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: J.B.

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

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 8/13/2025 & 5/26/2023.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for J.B. and J.F. (8/4/2026).

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Aug 2026 Reinspection visit 16 findings

Reinspection visit · August 4, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 4, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Styrofoam covering. The item(s) was/were located under rocking chair in infant room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers