Harrisonville · Licensed center

K.I.D.Z., Inc.

Small center, licensed for 52 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 6 of its 8 licensing inspections since September 2025.

Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 8 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

Licensing inspections

Sep 15, 20263 citations

“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C. and S.S. 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 older than five (5) years for M.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Sep 3, 20265 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper Balm. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in 1 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“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)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C. and S.S. 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)

1 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Apr 16, 2026No rules cited

Mar 17, 2026No rules cited

Dec 17, 20253 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by four children were being cared for in an unapproved classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.B. and M.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)

Dec 10, 20254 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by four children were being cared for in an unapproved classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by sleep sac was on side of crib with a sleeping infant.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.B. and M.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)

Dec 9, 20256 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 4 children in unapproved classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in infant/toddler room.”
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)
“Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by sleep sac was on side of crib with a sleeping infant.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

2 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: M.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.B. and M.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)

Sep 25, 20257 citations

“The fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (5)
“The facility had no evidence of compliance with local zoning requirements.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L)
“The sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (K)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by mat under the log is coming apart causing a possible choking hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

3 more from this inspection

“The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (B)
“K.J. and A.H. did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 2.
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 15, 2026
On file: 8 visits since September 2025 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 11, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious: Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.

Sep 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · September 15, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 4, 2026

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due September 11, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C. and S.S. 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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due September 11, 2026

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.D.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 3, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 3, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper Balm. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in 1 year old room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 3, 2026

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C. and S.S. 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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.D.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Supplemental visit nothing cited State record

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 17, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 10, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by four children were being cared for in an unapproved classroom.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due December 11, 2025

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due December 17, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.B. and M.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.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Reinspection visit 4 findings

Reinspection visit · December 10, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by four children were being cared for in an unapproved classroom.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G · Correction due December 10, 2025

Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by sleep sac was on side of crib with a sleeping infant.

Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.B. and M.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.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Post licensing visit 6 findings

Post licensing visit · December 9, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 9, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 4 children in unapproved classroom.

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 December 9, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in infant/toddler room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due December 9, 2025

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G

Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by sleep sac was on side of crib with a sleeping infant.

Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.B. and M.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.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · September 25, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 (5) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 25, 2025

The fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L) · Licensing Process · Correction due August 28, 2025

The facility had no evidence of compliance with local zoning requirements.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with local building and zoning.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (K) · Licensing Process · Correction due August 28, 2025

The sanitation inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 27, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by mat under the log is coming apart causing a possible choking hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (B) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 25, 2025

The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due September 19, 2025

K.J. and A.H. did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.

Required correction: Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due September 19, 2025

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

State licensing record

Shortlist replaces people’s names in the state’s text with initials. This is done by rule, not by hand, so it can miss a name or shorten a word that isn’t one. The state’s report, linked on each row, has the original.

Openings, child care subsidies, teaching approach, and ratios and staff aren’t on this page.

What it costs

$866 to $1,256 a month

Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Application fee: $75
Siblings: $10.00 per sibling discount for full-time students

A day here

Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks served to children on table food (breakfast 8am for Infant/Toddler rooms, 8:30am for Preschool/Pre-K); children not on table food must supply their own food daily in its original container.
Outdoors: Children go outside daily when weather permits (temperature above 32°F and below 95°F; no rain, lightning, storm, or heat warning).
Sleep: Scheduled afternoon rest time for all children except infants; children must stay on cots 30 minutes but aren't required to sleep.
Updates for parents: Daily updates via the Brightwheel app, plus parent communication boards and Facebook.
Closed: 10 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and the full week of Christmas; closes early for Pleasant Hill Homecoming (12pm), Halloween (5pm), and Pre-K Graduation (5pm).

Policies

When a child is sick: Child sent home immediately for symptoms (fever 100°F+, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) and may not return until 24-48 hours symptom-free, fever-free without medication for 24 hours.
Biting: Accident reports filed for both children involved via Brightwheel; child who bit is sent home after three bites in a day or one bite that breaks skin.
Special needs: Parent must inform the center of special needs; center will support the child if accommodations are reasonable and within the facility's abilities, but will not accept children whose needs it cannot meet.

Details

(816) 398-2209

Website: kidzincmo.com
Address: 500 Polar Ln
License: 003122347, active
Ages they serve: children 0-12 years of age
Established: 2008

Run K.I.D.Z., Inc.? Correct or add anything here, free.

Add what is missing

Sources and dates

Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.

All checked July 2026.

What it costs

Monthly tuition kidzincmo.com/…/73d80f_aa2ecff4dd894e94834d0dd8226fa4e5.pdf
Application fee, Sibling discount kidzincmo.com/…/73d80f_42c603f44a8e4b0f88b156b11279c89f.pdf

State record

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

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.