Raytown · Licensed center

Journey with Me Learning Center

Small center, licensed for 32 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 16 of its 17 licensing inspections since September 2023.

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 21, 2026No rules cited

Aug 13, 20265 citations

“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2.
“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 6/4/2025 & 6/4/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090

Aug 3, 202616 citations

“The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)
“The floors located in preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan available in the preschool room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A)
“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090

12 more from this inspection

“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncer.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children , ages under 24-months-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-to-5-years-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty-four children , ages 6-months-to-5-years-old, were cared for by four adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty-five children, ages 6-months-to-5-years-old, were cared for by four adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children , ages 6-months-to-23-months-old, were cared for by one (outside on playground, after initial attendance had been taken) adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“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 6/4/2025 & 6/4/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2.
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Jul 21, 202622 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by utility closet not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various diaper creams . The item(s) was/were located in cabinet under changing table (lock not working).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The floors located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by door and frame dirty .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

18 more from this inspection

“The floors located in two-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan available in the preschool room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A)
“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2.
“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)
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Outdoor equipment, stroller, in in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cushion coming out of seat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.H.-needs 9.75 hrs; P.H.-needs 9.5 hrs; R.F.-needs 2 hrs (3/3/2026).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-to-5-years-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children , ages under 24-months-old, 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 D.B., B.C., R.F. 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 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 6/4/2025 & 6/4/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.

Mar 3, 202625 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by utility closet not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (III)
“The walls located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by door and frame dirty .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in two-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

21 more from this inspection

“The floors located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan available in the preschool room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A)
“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“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)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional four items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.H.-needs 9.75 hrs; P.H.-needs 9.5 hrs; R.F.-needs 2 hrs (3/3/2026).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children , ages 22-months-old- 2-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children, ages 22-months-old- 2-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.B., B.C., R.F. 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 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 6/4/2025 & 6/4/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“Physical punishment was used as evidenced by caregiver R.F. grabbed Child A (2-years-old) by the arm.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 7.
“Caregiver used a discipline technique that was humiliating, threatening or frightening to children as evidenced by caregiver R.F. grabbed Child A (2-years-old) by the arm.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 8.

Feb 19, 202626 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by utility closet not locked.”
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: Clorox wipes and Lysol Spray. The item(s) was/were located in cabinets under changing tables (safety locks broken).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (III)

22 more from this inspection

“The floors located in two-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by door and frame dirty .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan available in the preschool room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A)
“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“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)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional four items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.H.-needs 9.75 hrs; P.H.-needs 9.5 hrs; R.F.-needs 2 hrs.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children, ages 22-months-old- 2-years-old, 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 10 children , ages 22-months-old- 2-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.B., B.C., R.F. 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 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 6/4/2025 & 6/4/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“Physical punishment was used as evidenced by caregiver R.F. grabbed Child A (2-years-old) by the arm.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 7.
“Caregiver used a discipline technique that was humiliating, threatening or frightening to children as evidenced by caregiver R.F. grabbed Child A (2-years-old) by the arm.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 8.

Jan 2, 202616 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The walls located in infant and preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole/chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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.

12 more from this inspection

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“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)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 5 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“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: S.C. (needs .25 clock hours), B.H. (needs 3 clock hours), P.H. (needs 10.5 clock hours) and K.S. (needs 1.25 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“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 2/22/2024 & 11/11/2024.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)

Jul 8, 202531 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 name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

27 more from this inspection

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.C., P.H., T.H., K.S., K.S., and S.H. 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 no locks on kitchen doors.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that electrical plate on pre-k wall broken .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes and bleach spray. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The walls located in both bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by toilet paper holders broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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.
“The walls located in infant and preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole/chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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 covers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically all rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 5 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“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: S.C. (needs .25 clock hours), B.H. (needs 3 clock hours), P.H. (needs 10.5 clock hours) and K.S. (needs 1.25 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.H. and T.H. 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: S.H. and T.H.”
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 2/22/2024 & 11/11/2024.”
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)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for S.H., K.S., and T.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“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)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

May 16, 202527 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 name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

23 more from this inspection

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.C., P.H., T.H., K.S., K.S., and S.H. 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 no locks on kitchen doors.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The walls located in both bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by toilet paper holders broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically all rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“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)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 5 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.H. and T.H. 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: S.H. and T.H.”
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 2/22/2024 & 11/11/2024.”
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)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for S.H., K.S., and T.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that electrical plate on pre-k wall broken .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“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: S.C. (needs .25 clock hours), B.H. (needs 3 clock hours), P.H. (needs 10.5 clock hours) and K.S. (needs 1.25 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Feb 13, 202530 citations

“The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D)
“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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.C., P.H., T.H., K.S., K.S., and S.H. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)

26 more from this inspection

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The walls located in both bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by toilet paper holders broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that four outlets were not covered.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that electrical plate on pre-k wall broken .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no locks on kitchen doors.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“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)
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically all rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 5 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“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: S.C. (needs .25 clock hours), B.H. (needs 3 clock hours), P.H. (needs 10.5 clock hours) and K.S. (needs 1.25 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“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 2/22/2024 & 11/11/2024.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (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: S.H. and T.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“A caregiver worked when ill as evidenced by caregiver, S.H., present with a fever.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (G)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.H. and T.H. 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)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for S.H., K.S., and T.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Nov 6, 20247 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

3 more from this inspection

“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director at facility .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The director was not responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility's daily program as evidenced by no approved director at facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The facility has not submitted the approval request for proposed director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Sep 10, 20247 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

3 more from this inspection

“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director at facility .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The director was not responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility's daily program as evidenced by no approved director at facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The facility has not submitted the approval request for proposed director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Aug 6, 20245 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach solution, Lysol spray, Febreze air-freshner, Bissell carpet cleaning solution, Coppertone sunscreen, A&D diaper ointment, purses. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinets and on low shelves.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

1 more from this inspection

“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Apr 9, 20243 citations

“The ceilings located in the entire facility was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that retention bar poking through on playground side.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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: B.H.-needs 9.75 hours and S.B.-needs .5 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Feb 13, 20246 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 name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (D)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in the entire facility was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

2 more from this inspection

“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that retention bar poking through on playground side.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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: B.H.-needs 9.75 hours and S.B.-needs .5 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Nov 6, 20234 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The floors located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by blue tape peeling off floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Criminal background check results were not on file for C.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Sep 5, 202312 citations

“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The walls located in bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by broken toilet paper holder.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in kitchen and passageway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chunk missing from wall, hole in door near door knob and chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

8 more from this inspection

“The floors located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by blue tape peeling off floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“M.D. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.D., who was hired on 6/15/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children, ages 2-years-old-4-years-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (E)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.D. 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: M.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for C.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 21, 2026
On file: 17 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
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.

Sep 2026 Supplemental visit nothing cited State record

Aug 2026 Reinspection visit 5 findings

Reinspection visit · August 13, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. · Correction due August 13, 2026

The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically each room.

Required correction: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D. · Correction due August 13, 2026

The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due August 13, 2026

The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 13, 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 6/4/2025 & 6/4/2025.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. · Correction due August 13, 2026

The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

State licensing record

Aug 2026 Reinspection visit 16 findings

Reinspection visit · August 3, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due August 3, 2026

The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 3, 2026

The floors located in preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due August 3, 2026

The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan available in the preschool room.

Required correction: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A.

The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B.

The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically each room.

Required correction: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D.

The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. · Correction due August 3, 2026

The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I · Correction due August 3, 2026

An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncer.

Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 3, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children , ages under 24-months-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 3, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-to-5-years-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 3, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty-four children , ages 6-months-to-5-years-old, were cared for by four adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 3, 2026

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty-five children, ages 6-months-to-5-years-old, were cared for by four adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 3, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children , ages 6-months-to-23-months-old, were cared for by one (outside on playground, after initial attendance had been taken) adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due August 3, 2026

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 22 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 21, 2026

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

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by utility closet not locked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 21, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various diaper creams . The item(s) was/were located in cabinet under changing table (lock not working).

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 · Correction due May 5, 2026

The floors located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky.

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 May 5, 2026

The walls located in infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by door and frame dirty .

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 May 5, 2026

The floors located in two-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.

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

The floors located in preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due July 21, 2026

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness