Kansas City · Licensed center
Kids in Christ Preschool LLC
- Small center, licensed for 24 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 all 10 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.
Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.
Licensing inspections
Apr 8, 20264 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed landscaping material posing a hazard.”
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.
“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: M.R. needs 2 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Dec 30, 20251 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Sep 24, 20258 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to staff bathroom/furnace room was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“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)
4 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, the large slide, in the outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by opening greater than 3.5" in the side railings.”
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: T.P. needs 2 more hours and R.S. needs 7 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.P. and R.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Apr 8, 20258 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to staff bathroom/furnace room was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“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)
4 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, the large silde, in the outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by opening greater than 3.5" in the side railings.”
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: T.P. needs 2 more hours and R.S. needs 7 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.P. and R.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Nov 27, 20241 citation
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by security camera cord hanging low in the outdoor play area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Oct 18, 20241 citation
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by security camera cord hanging low in the outdoor play area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Jul 17, 20246 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rusty nail exposed on red railing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by long cord to outdoor camera is hanging low enough for children to reach.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
2 more from this inspection
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light on ceiling in infant room is without a cover leaving the lightbulb exposed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt/dust buildup on ceiling fan.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Apr 4, 20246 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by long cord to outdoor camera is hanging low enough for children to reach.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light on ceiling in infant room is without a cover leaving the lightbulb exposed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
2 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt/dust buildup on ceiling fan.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rusty nail exposed on red railing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Dec 5, 20232 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“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 against the wall in the 2s room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
Oct 20, 20233 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“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 against the wall in the 2s room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of disinfectant spray and staff purse. The item(s) was/were located on a low table accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- April 8, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was December 23, 2025. 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.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 8, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
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 exposed landscaping material posing a hazard.
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 25-500.102 (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: M.R. needs 2 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · December 30, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 23, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 24, 2025
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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 24, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to staff bathroom/furnace room was not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 24, 2025
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 3, 2025
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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 3, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 3, 2025
Outdoor equipment, the large slide, in the outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by opening greater than 3.5" in the side railings.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 24, 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: T.P. needs 2 more hours and R.S. needs 7 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due September 24, 2025
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.P. and R.S.
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.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 8, 2025
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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to staff bathroom/furnace room was not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 8, 2025
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
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 did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (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 landscaping material exposed posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, the large silde, in the outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by opening greater than 3.5" in the side railings.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: T.P. needs 2 more hours and R.S. needs 7 more hours.
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 T.P. and R.S.
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.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · November 27, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 27, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by security camera cord hanging low in the outdoor play area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · October 18, 2024
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 security camera cord hanging low in the outdoor play area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 17, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 8, 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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 13, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 13, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rusty nail exposed on red railing.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 13, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by long cord to outdoor camera is hanging low enough for children to reach.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 13, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light on ceiling in infant room is without a cover leaving the lightbulb exposed.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 13, 2024
The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt/dust buildup on ceiling fan.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 4, 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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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 long cord to outdoor camera is hanging low enough for children to reach.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light on ceiling in infant room is without a cover leaving the lightbulb exposed.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt/dust buildup on ceiling fan.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 rusty nail exposed on red railing.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 5, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 16, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 4, 2023
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 against the wall in the 2s room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 20, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
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 against the wall in the 2s room.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 20, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of disinfectant spray and staff purse. The item(s) was/were located on a low table accessible to children.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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Details
- Address
- 3441 Indiana Ave
- License
- 002699709, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
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.