Gladstone · Licensed center

Kids Kingdom

Medium center, licensed for 74 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 11 of its licensing inspections since September 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

Aug 3, 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.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.C. 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)
“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: R.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Jun 24, 20265 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.
“2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: vasoline & diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located unlocked bathroom closet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.C. 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: R.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Dec 31, 20251 citation

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open office doors and open storage closests.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)

Jul 28, 20252 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on red rails.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Jun 17, 20257 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Balmex. The item(s) was/were located on top shelf of cubby in cubby room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in Prek room on teacher desk.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on top of shelf in 2/3's room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

3 more from this inspection

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located in Twos room in unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on red rails.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

Dec 30, 20243 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located on the teacher's desk.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground piece was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door standing open.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)

Sep 23, 20241 citation

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

Sep 12, 20247 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds on younger playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, red fire truck, in in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

3 more from this inspection

“Outdoor equipment, landing of large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding on side has come loose leaving a jagged edge.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing through resilient surface causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Outdoor equipment, red railings large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Jun 20, 202413 citations

“Four child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The walls located Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by window ledge has chipping areas.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

9 more from this inspection

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was open.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors, diaper cream, sanitize wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawers and closet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds on younger playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing through resilient surface causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by yellow shelf in three year old room has chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, landing of large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding on side has come loose leaving a jagged edge.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, red railings large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, red fire truck, in in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Jan 11, 20241 citation

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked closet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

Sep 15, 20234 citations

“Outdoor equipment, metal frame bus, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling and chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)
“Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 3, 2026
On file: 11 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was June 29, 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 verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 3, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 29, 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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due June 29, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.C. 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) . · Correction due June 29, 2026

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: R.C.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 24, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 24, 2026

2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 24, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: vasoline & diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located unlocked bathroom closet.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.C. 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: R.C.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · December 31, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 31, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open office doors and open storage closests.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 28, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 23, 2025

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 24, 2025

Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on red rails.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 17, 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) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 17, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Balmex. The item(s) was/were located on top shelf of cubby in cubby room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 17, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in Prek room on teacher desk.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 17, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on top of shelf in 2/3's room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 17, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located in Twos room in unlocked cabinet.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on red rails.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 17, 2025

One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · December 30, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 30, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located on the teacher's desk.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 30, 2024

Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground piece was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on frame.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 30, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door standing open.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 23, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 23, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Supplemental visit 7 findings

Supplemental visit · September 12, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 16, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 11, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds on younger playground.

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 July 11, 2024

Outdoor equipment, red fire truck, in in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 11, 2024

Outdoor equipment, landing of large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding on side has come loose leaving a jagged edge.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 11, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing through resilient surface causing 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 July 11, 2024

Outdoor equipment, red railings large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 20, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 20, 2024

Four child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 20, 2024

The walls located Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by window ledge has chipping areas.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 20, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was open.

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 June 20, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors, diaper cream, sanitize wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawers and closet.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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 on younger playground.

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

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing through resilient surface causing a tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 20, 2024

Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.

Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 20, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by yellow shelf in three year old room has chipping paint.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.