Lees Summit · Licensed center

Kidding Around, L.L.C.

Medium center, licensed for 111 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 11 of its 15 licensing inspections since August 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

Aug 12, 20265 citations

“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 walls with no way to see behind them at the rest of the room for rooms purple, Green and Red.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (C)
“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: L.B. needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.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)

1 more from this inspection

“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: D.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Feb 11, 20263 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children , ages 3-4, 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 9 children , ages 8-2 year olds and 1-3 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

Jan 30, 20265 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The walls located in the 2 year olds room in the middle was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim coming off/hanging off the wall by the bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the back room on the left (3-4 year olds) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint underneath the whiteboard on the far right wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 8-2 year olds and 1-3 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children , ages 3-4, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

Jan 22, 20265 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The walls located in the back room on the left (3-4 year olds) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint underneath the whiteboard on the far right wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the 2 year olds room in the middle was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim coming off/hanging off the wall by the bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 1 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

Oct 3, 20254 citations

“Outdoor equipment, the green flooring leading up to the big play structure, in the big kid playground was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the plastic that causes sharp points and a hole.”
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 11.50 hours, and J.T. needs 3 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff K.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.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)

Aug 11, 20256 citations

“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that the lights were off and it was insufficient to see the infants in the cribs. Discussed keeping the lights on or putting lamps in the room to supply light.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Outdoor equipment, the green flooring leading up to the big play structure, in the big kid playground was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the plastic that causes sharp points and a hole.”
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 11.50 hours, and J.T. needs 3 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

2 more from this inspection

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff K.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.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)

Jan 29, 2025No rules cited

Nov 19, 20245 citations

“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, tan play house, in the younger playground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by having approx. 3 holes in the play structure that creates sharp edges.”
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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.B. needs 7 hours, S.D. needs 6 hours, K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 5 hours, T.L. needs 6 hours, A.R. needs 3, C.R. needs 3, and J.T. needs 7 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by P.W. and K.L. medical forms did not state they were eligible to work in child care.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)

1 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.B., T.L., D.L., and M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Aug 22, 20245 citations

“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, tan play house, in the younger playground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by having approx. 3 holes in the play structure that creates sharp edges.”
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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.B. needs 7 hours, S.D. needs 6 hours, K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 5 hours, T.L. needs 6 hours, A.R. needs 3, C.R. needs 3, and J.T. needs 7 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by P.W. and K.L. medical forms did not state they were eligible to work in child care.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)

1 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.B., T.L., D.L., and M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 24, 2024No rules cited

Dec 7, 2023No rules cited

Nov 8, 2023No rules cited

Oct 23, 20231 citation

“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 04/03/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

Sep 19, 20232 citations

“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 04/03/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: C.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (8)

Aug 30, 20234 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet was exposed in the red room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bathroom cleaner, bleach wipes and chemicals. The item(s) was/were located in the staff bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“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 04/03/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: C.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (8)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 12, 2026
On file: 15 visits since August 2023 — 4 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was February 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.

Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 12, 2026

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 walls with no way to see behind them at the rest of the room for rooms purple, Green and Red.

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

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

There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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: L.B. needs 1 hour.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.B. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: D.B.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Reinspection visit 3 findings

Reinspection visit · February 11, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 11, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due February 11, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children , ages 3-4, were cared for by 1 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 February 11, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 8-2 year olds and 1-3 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

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

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Reinspection visit 5 findings

Reinspection visit · January 30, 2026

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

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 30, 2026

The walls located in the 2 year olds room in the middle was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim coming off/hanging off the wall by the bathroom.

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 January 30, 2026

The walls located in the back room on the left (3-4 year olds) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint underneath the whiteboard on the far right wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 8-2 year olds and 1-3 year old, were cared for by 1 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

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children , ages 3-4, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

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

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 22, 2026

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

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

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

The walls located in the back room on the left (3-4 year olds) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint underneath the whiteboard on the far right wall.

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 walls located in the 2 year olds room in the middle was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim coming off/hanging off the wall by the bathroom.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 1 years old, were cared for by 1 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

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

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

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 3, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 30, 2025

Outdoor equipment, the green flooring leading up to the big play structure, in the big kid playground was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the plastic that causes sharp points and a hole.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 30, 2025

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: K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 11.50 hours, and J.T. needs 3 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due September 30, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff K.H.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due September 30, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.H. 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

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 11, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 11, 2025

Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that the lights were off and it was insufficient to see the infants in the cribs. Discussed keeping the lights on or putting lamps in the room to supply light.

Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due August 11, 2025

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff K.H.

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.H. 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

Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 19, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 6, 2024

Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.

Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 6, 2024

Outdoor equipment, tan play house, in the younger playground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by having approx. 3 holes in the play structure that creates sharp edges.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 19, 2024

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: L.B. needs 7 hours, S.D. needs 6 hours, K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 5 hours, T.L. needs 6 hours, A.R. needs 3, C.R. needs 3, and J.T. needs 7 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 6, 2024

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by P.W. and K.L. medical forms did not state they were eligible to work in child care.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 6, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.B., T.L., D.L., and M.H.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 22, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.

Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, tan play house, in the younger playground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by having approx. 3 holes in the play structure that creates sharp edges.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by P.W. and K.L. medical forms did not state they were eligible to work in child care.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.B., T.L., D.L., and M.H.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Dec 2023 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Nov 2023 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Oct 2023 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · October 23, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 23, 2023

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 04/03/2023.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Close supervision visit 2 findings

Close supervision visit · September 19, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (8) · Records and Reports · Correction due September 15, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: C.R.

Required correction: The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

State licensing record

Aug 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 30, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 30, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet was exposed in the red room.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 30, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bathroom cleaner, bleach wipes and chemicals. The item(s) was/were located in the staff bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (8) · Records and Reports · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: C.R.

Required correction: The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

State licensing record

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Who cares for your child

Tammy LaRue (Owner), 20 years in early childhood.

What it costs

$1,386 a month for an infant

Infant$1,386

median $1,256

Higher than 64% of the 11 that publish a price.

Toddler$1,386

Kansas City-area comparison hidden: too few providers here publish a full-time price for this age.

Preschool$1,126

median $764

Higher than 8 of 10 that publish a price.

Kidding Around, L.L.C.Most Kansas City-area prices (middle 80%)

Part time: $563 to $909 a month
Application fee: $125

A day here

Hours: Closes 5:30 PM
Diapers: Parents supply diapers, wipes, and diaper cream for infants, toddlers, and twos (pull-ups for twos); not listed for Pre-School/Pre-K
Updates for parents: Daily Connect app for daily activity updates and communication
Schedule: 5 days, 3 days, 2 days/week, or drop-in day options
Closed: 8 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Christmas, New Year's Eve/New Year's, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day

Policies

When a child is sick: Children not accepted if ill or feverish within the last 24 hours; must be symptom-free for 24 hours to return

Details

(816) 600-6440

Website: kiddingaroundkids.com
Address: 826 SW Blue Pkwy
License: 002044791, active
Ages they serve: 6 weeks through 5 years

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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.

Who cares for your child

Staff kiddingaroundkids.com

What it costs

Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Application fee — Checked July 2026 kiddingaroundkids.com

State record

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

A day here

Diapers — Checked July 2026 kiddingaroundkids.com/…/Welcome-Letter.pdf
Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 kiddingaroundkids.com
Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 kiddingaroundkids.com/…/Contract-For-Care.pdf
Schedule — Checked July 2026 kiddingaroundkids.com

Policies

When a child is sick — Checked July 2026 kiddingaroundkids.com/…/Contract-For-Care.pdf

Details

Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Website — Checked July 2026 kiddingaroundkids.com
Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 kiddingaroundkids.com
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

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.