Archie · Licensed center
K.I.D.Z., Inc.
- Small center, licensed for 45 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at its 1 licensing inspection, in August 2026.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 1 licensing inspection, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
Aug 18, 202629 citations
“The child care facility is not organized according to the policies and procedures in that job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority are not clearly established.”
5 CSR 25-500.032 (1)
“The written policies were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042
“The schedule of daily activities was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (D)
“The sample weekly menu was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (E)
25 more from this inspection
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (F)
“The facility's staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (G)
“A written disaster and emergency plan was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (H)
“The lines of administrative authority were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (I)
“The sample forms were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (J)
“The sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (K)
“The facility had no evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L)
“Job responsibilities were not submitted for the director.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (N)
“The facility cares for children under twelve (12) months of age and the safe sleep policy was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (P)
“The fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (5)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by construction is on going. Metal door in classroom. Dust and debris because of construction.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Sunscreen . The item(s) was/were located under changing table in the preschool room unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located Staff B. was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by unfinished wood door to plumbing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The concrete floors located Infant/toddler room and preschool room was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by poured flooring over concreate.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in due to construction dirt and debris are present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no approved kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (5) (A)
“The kitchen was not in compliance with state and local rules governing food service sanitation.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (5) (D)
“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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The ceilings located in school age room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by ceiling tiles were missing around duck work.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was not posted.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (E)
“The facility has not developed, implemented or maintained policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by no equipment is present.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (B) 1.
“The facility had an insufficient amount of equipment and materials. The facility need an additional 160 items items.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The director was not approved as evidenced by no director on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Facility did not establish a written daily schedule as evidenced by no written schedule.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (2) (A)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 18, 2026
- On file
- 1 visit, August 2026 — it cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 18, 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 Post licensing visit 29 findings
Post licensing visit · August 18, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.032 (1) · Organization and Administration
The child care facility is not organized according to the policies and procedures in that job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority are not clearly established.
Required correction: The child care facility shall be organized according to policies and procedures.
5 CSR 25-500.042 · Licensing Process (4) (C) . · Correction due June 3, 2026
The written policies were not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the written policies.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (D) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 3, 2026
The schedule of daily activities was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a daily schedule for all ages of children in care.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (E) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 3, 2026
The sample weekly menu was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a sample menu that meets requirements noted in the Meal and Snack Food Chart.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (F) · Licensing Process
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The licensee shall submit an equipment list that ensures the facility has the required amount of equipment.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (G) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 5, 2026
The facility's staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a staff sheet.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (H) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 3, 2026
A written disaster and emergency plan was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a written disaster and emergency plan.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (I) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 3, 2026
The lines of administrative authority were not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit lines of administrative authority.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (J) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 3, 2026
The sample forms were not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit all sample forms to be used.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (K) · Licensing Process · Correction due March 19, 2026
The sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 5, 2026
The facility had no evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with local building and zoning.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (N) · Licensing Process
Job responsibilities were not submitted for the director.
Required correction: The facility shall submit written job responsibilities.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (P) · Licensing Process · Correction due June 3, 2026
The facility cares for children under twelve (12) months of age and the safe sleep policy was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a safe sleep policy.
5 CSR 25-500.042 (5) · Licensing Process · Correction due May 28, 2026
The fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 18, 2026
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by construction is on going. Metal door in classroom. Dust and debris because of construction.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 18, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Sunscreen . The item(s) was/were located under changing table in the preschool room unlocked.
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 August 18, 2026
The walls located Staff B. was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by unfinished wood door to plumbing.
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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The concrete floors located Infant/toddler room and preschool room was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by poured flooring over concreate.
Required correction: Floors shall be made of approved materials.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 18, 2026
There was evidence of dirt/debris in due to construction dirt and debris are present.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (5) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 19, 2026
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no approved kitchen.
Required correction: The facility shall provide food preparation equipment and use an approved caterer as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (5) (D) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 19, 2026
The kitchen was not in compliance with state and local rules governing food service sanitation.
Required correction: Kitchens/food service shall be approved.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in school age room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by ceiling tiles were missing around duck work.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (E) · Fire Safety · Correction due August 18, 2026
The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was not posted.
Required correction: Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete.
5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) . · Correction due June 3, 2026
The facility has not developed, implemented or maintained policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency.
Required correction: Facility must have plan on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (B) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by no equipment is present.
Required correction: The facility shall provide age-appropriate equipment and materials as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. .
The facility had an insufficient amount of equipment and materials. The facility need an additional 160 items items.
Required correction: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. .
The director was not approved as evidenced by no director on file.
Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (2) (A) · Child Care Program · Correction due June 3, 2026
Facility did not establish a written daily schedule as evidenced by no written schedule.
Required correction: Facility shall establish and follow a written daily schedule of activities for all ages of children.
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Who cares for your child
Tana Betts (Owner) since 2023 and Brandon Betts (Owner) since 2023.
Of 360 Kansas City-area providers, 15 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of nineteen years.
What it costs
- 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
- Provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack for children on table food; children not on table food must supply their own food daily
- Outdoors
- Outside daily when weather permits, between 32 and 95 degrees; no outdoor time in rain, lightning, or storm/heat warnings
- Sleep
- Scheduled rest time each afternoon for all children except infants; children must stay on cots 30 minutes per licensing rules but are not required to sleep
- Updates for parents
- Brightwheel app for daily updates, messages, and admin communication
- Closed
- 8 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
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Symptomatic children sent home immediately, may not return until symptom-free 24-48 hours; must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours
- Biting
- Three bites in a day, or one bite breaking the skin, results in the child being sent home for the day; accident reports filed via Brightwheel for both children
- Special needs
- Works with families to support reasonable accommodations within the facility's abilities; will not accept a child whose needs it cannot meet
Details
- Website
- kidzincmo.com
- Address
- 302 W State Route A
- License
- 003155544, active
- Ages they serve
- 0-12 years of age
- Established
- 2008
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Who cares for your child
What it costs
- Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 kidzincmo.com/…/73d80f_42c603f44a8e4b0f88b156b11279c89f.pdf
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Updates for parents, Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 kidzincmo.com/…/73d80f_42c603f44a8e4b0f88b156b11279c89f.pdf
Policies
- When a child is sick, Biting, Special needs — Checked July 2026 kidzincmo.com/…/73d80f_42c603f44a8e4b0f88b156b11279c89f.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 kidzincmo.com
- Ages they serve, Established — Checked July 2026 kidzincmo.com/…/73d80f_42c603f44a8e4b0f88b156b11279c89f.pdf
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.