Independence · Licensed center
Kid's Kastle Preschool Inc
- Medium center, licensed for 65 children.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at 11 of its 12 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
Jul 10, 20262 citations
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“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 less than 2'.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Jul 7, 20263 citations
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“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 less than 2'.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning chemicals. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf in the downstairs bathroom closet (locked during inspection).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Jul 16, 20252 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds and excessive vegetation overgrowth.”
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.
Jul 15, 20252 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds and excessive vegetation overgrowth.”
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.
Mar 27, 20251 citation
“The floors located downstairs bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cut in the linoleum floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Jan 9, 20251 citation
“The floors located downstairs bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cut in the linoleum floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Aug 2, 20245 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of grass and weeds.”
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.
1 more from this inspection
“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 less than 2' (in the 2s room, I/T room, and preschool room).”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Jul 16, 20245 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of grass and weeds.”
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.
1 more from this inspection
“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 less than 2' (in the 2s room, I/T room, and preschool room).”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Apr 2, 20241 citation
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located facing the wall in the I/T unit downstairs.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
Jan 19, 20241 citation
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located facing the wall in the I/T unit downstairs.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
Sep 19, 20233 citations
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“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 4" at the gate.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by chipped paint on the railing and tree limbs observed in the outdoor play area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- July 10, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 9, 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.
Jul 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 9, 2026
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due July 9, 2026
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 less than 2'.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 7, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.
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 less than 2'.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 7, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning chemicals. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf in the downstairs bathroom closet (locked during inspection).
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 16, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 16, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds and excessive vegetation overgrowth.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 16, 2025
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 15, 2025
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 weeds and excessive vegetation overgrowth.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 27, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 27, 2025
The floors located downstairs bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cut in the linoleum floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · January 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located downstairs bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cut in the linoleum floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 2, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 2, 2024
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 23, 2024
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 23, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of grass and weeds.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 23, 2024
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due July 23, 2024
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 less than 2' (in the 2s room, I/T room, and preschool room).
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
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 the toilet was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
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 overgrowth of grass and weeds.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.
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 less than 2' (in the 2s room, I/T room, and preschool room).
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · April 2, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 1, 2024
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located facing the wall in the I/T unit downstairs.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · January 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located facing the wall in the I/T unit downstairs.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 19, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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 4" at the gate.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by chipped paint on the railing and tree limbs observed in the outdoor play area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
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Details
- Address
- 1701 E 24 Highway
- License
- 001612900, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
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Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.