Blue Springs · Licensed center

KinderCare Learning Centers LLC

Medium center, licensed for 99 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
A KinderCare center. KinderCare is a public company whose majority stockholder is Partners Group, a private-equity firm.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 16 of its 17 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

Aug 11, 20264 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“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: A.T. needs .75 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D)

May 11, 20263 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D)

Apr 27, 20262 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D)

Mar 24, 20262 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 C.P., A.B., A.H., A.T., B.D., B.G., I.H., K.M., L.H., M.B., M.W., S.G., N.S., R.H., S.P. and T.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

Aug 4, 20252 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 C.P., A.B., A.H., A.T., B.D., B.G., I.H., K.M., L.H., M.B., M.W., S.G., N.S., R.H., S.P. and T.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

Jun 3, 20251 citation

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Mar 24, 2025No rules cited

Mar 19, 20254 citations

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff K.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.H., E.S., F.S., K.M., N.S. and S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“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: N.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Nov 12, 202410 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.D., K.B., R.H., D.H., M.C., K.M., N.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.W., R.H., K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., A.T. and D.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

6 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for N.S. 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: N.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.H., E.S., F.S., K.M., N.S. and S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff K.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Aug 27, 202411 citations

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)

7 more from this inspection

“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 B.D., K.B., R.H., D.H., M.C., K.M., N.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.H., E.S., F.S., K.M., N.S. and S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for N.S. 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: N.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.W., R.H., K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., A.T. and D.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

May 20, 20241 citation

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Feb 7, 20241 citation

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Nov 17, 20235 citations

“A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by preschool children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old were instructed to remain on their cots after one hour of rest time, even though none of the children were sleeping and created an unsafe environment by climbing on shelves and chairs, flipping over cots and jumping on them, dumping toys out of buckets and throwing the plastic containers at other children in the classroom, playing with cords from a stereo equipment and attempting to pull the cords out of the wall outlets without offering another activty for the children to participate in.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E)
“The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director on site/quitting mid week.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

1 more from this inspection

“Requirements for the nap or rest period for preschool children were not met as evidenced by child(ren) was/were forced to remain on sleeping equipment more than one hour when awake.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 6.

Oct 10, 202315 citations

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.C. (needs 12 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by staff sheet was not signed and dated by an approved authority.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler 2 where dirt and staining was observed on cots used for older toddlers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler room 1 where a floor covering was observed to have yard debris and dirt ground into the fabric.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.

11 more from this inspection

“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 4-5 inches under the gate leading to the storage area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by visible presence of trash on the playground including but not limited to a broken plastic spork, used plastic wrappers and aluminum can topper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by observed plant overgrowth on the fencing and overgrown grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by preschool children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old were instructed to remain on their cots after one hour of rest time, even though none of the children were sleeping and created an unsafe environment by climbing on shelves and chairs, flipping over cots and jumping on them, dumping toys out of buckets and throwing the plastic containers at other children in the classroom, playing with cords from a stereo equipment and attempting to pull the cords out of the wall outlets without offering another activty for the children to participate in.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E)
“The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director on site/quitting mid week.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children children, ages one 23 months old and seven 2 years old, were cared for by one caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Requirements for the nap or rest period for preschool children were not met as evidenced by child(ren) was/were forced to remain on sleeping equipment more than one hour when awake.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 6.
“Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by one 3-year-old being placed in the toddler classroom to separate the child from the other preschool children due to challenging behaviors from that child.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII)

Sep 26, 202315 citations

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.C. (needs 12 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by staff sheet was not signed and dated by an approved authority.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler 2 where dirt and staining was observed on cots used for older toddlers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.

11 more from this inspection

“There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler room 1 where a floor covering was observed to have yard debris and dirt ground into the fabric.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by one 3-year-old being placed in the toddler classroom to separate the child from the other preschool children due to challenging behaviors from that child.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII)
“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 4-5 inches under the gate leading to the storage area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by visible presence of trash on the playground including but not limited to a broken plastic spork, used plastic wrappers and aluminum can topper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by observed plant overgrowth on the fencing and overgrown grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by preschool children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old were instructed to remain on their cots after one hour of rest time, even though none of the children were sleeping and created an unsafe environment by climbing on shelves and chairs, flipping over cots and jumping on them, dumping toys out of buckets and throwing the plastic containers at other children in the classroom, playing with cords from a stereo equipment and attempting to pull the cords out of the wall outlets without offering another activty for the children to participate in.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E)
“The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director on site/quitting mid week.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children children, ages one 23 months old and seven 2 years old, were cared for by one caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Requirements for the nap or rest period for preschool children were not met as evidenced by child(ren) was/were forced to remain on sleeping equipment more than one hour when awake.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 6.

Sep 25, 202314 citations

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by staff sheet was not signed and dated by an approved authority.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler 2 where dirt and staining was observed on cots used for older toddlers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler room 1 where a floor covering was observed to have yard debris and dirt ground into the fabric.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.

10 more from this inspection

“Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by one 3-year-old being placed in the toddler classroom to separate the child from the other preschool children due to challenging behaviors from that child.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII)
“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 4-5 inches under the gate leading to the storage area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by visible presence of trash on the playground including but not limited to a broken plastic spork, used plastic wrappers and aluminum can topper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by observed plant overgrowth on the fencing and overgrown grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by preschool children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old were instructed to remain on their cots after one hour of rest time, even though none of the children were sleeping and created an unsafe environment by climbing on shelves and chairs, flipping over cots and jumping on them, dumping toys out of buckets and throwing the plastic containers at other children in the classroom, playing with cords from a stereo equipment and attempting to pull the cords out of the wall outlets without offering another activty for the children to participate in.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.C. (needs 12 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director on site/quitting mid week.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Requirements for the nap or rest period for preschool children were not met as evidenced by child(ren) was/were forced to remain on sleeping equipment more than one hour when awake.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 6.

Sep 12, 202314 citations

“The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by staff sheet was not signed and dated by an approved authority.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler 2 where dirt and staining was observed on cots used for older toddlers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler room 1 where a floor covering was observed to have yard debris and dirt ground into the fabric.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

10 more from this inspection

“Requirements for the nap or rest period for preschool children were not met as evidenced by child(ren) was/were forced to remain on sleeping equipment more than one hour when awake.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 6.
“Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by one 3-year-old being placed in the toddler classroom to separate the child from the other preschool children due to challenging behaviors from that child.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII)
“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 4-5 inches under the gate leading to the storage area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by visible presence of trash on the playground including but not limited to a broken plastic spork, used plastic wrappers and aluminum can topper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by observed plant overgrowth on the fencing and overgrown grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by preschool children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old were instructed to remain on their cots after one hour of rest time, even though none of the children were sleeping and created an unsafe environment by climbing on shelves and chairs, flipping over cots and jumping on them, dumping toys out of buckets and throwing the plastic containers at other children in the classroom, playing with cords from a stereo equipment and attempting to pull the cords out of the wall outlets without offering another activty for the children to participate in.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.C. (needs 12 hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director on site/quitting mid week.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 11, 2026
On file: 17 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was May 20, 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 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 11, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 20, 2026

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) (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 25-500.102 (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: A.T. needs .75 more hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due May 15, 2026

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · June 4, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(E)4. · Child Care Program

Diapers and wet clothing shall be changed promptly.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

May 2026 Supplemental visit 3 findings

Supplemental visit · May 11, 2026

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) (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 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Supplemental visit 2 findings

Supplemental visit · April 27, 2026

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 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 24, 2026

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 · Correction due March 24, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.P., A.B., A.H., A.T., B.D., B.G., I.H., K.M., L.H., M.B., M.W., S.G., N.S., R.H., S.P. and T.M. 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.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 4, 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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

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.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · June 3, 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.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 19, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due March 19, 2025

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

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due March 19, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.H., E.S., F.S., K.M., N.S. and S.J.

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 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due February 28, 2025

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: N.S.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due February 28, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · January 16, 2025

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(E) · Personnel

Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Supplemental visit 10 findings

Supplemental visit · November 12, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 12, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.D., K.B., R.H., D.H., M.C., K.M., N.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D. 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 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 12, 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 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 12, 2024

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due November 12, 2024

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.W., R.H., K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., A.T. and D.D.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 12, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for N.S. 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: N.S.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 30, 2024

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.H., E.S., F.S., K.M., N.S. and S.J.

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

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

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.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 27, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 27, 2024

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 27, 2024

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

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 B.D., K.B., R.H., D.H., M.C., K.M., N.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D. 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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.H., E.S., F.S., K.M., N.S. and S.J.

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 N.S. 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: N.S.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., M.W., A.T. and D.D.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.W., R.H., K.M., N.S., E.S., F.S., A.T. and D.D.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

State licensing record

May 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · May 24, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) · Health Care

In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(B) · Health Care

Information regarding the date and circumstance of any accident or injury shall be noted in the child's record.

State licensing record

May 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · May 20, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · February 7, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · December 12, 2023

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. · Child Care Program

Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.222(1) · Records and Reports

The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.222(2) · Records and Reports

An individual file shall be kept to identify each child and enable the provider to communicate with the parent(s) , guardian or legal custodian of the child in an emergency. Records shall include:

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

Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2) years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(E) · Staff/Child Ratios

Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2) -year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2) -year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)1. · Personnel

An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility's daily program.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)2. · Personnel

Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)3. · Personnel

The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. · Child Care Program

Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 17, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E) · Personnel · Correction due November 17, 2023

A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by preschool children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old were instructed to remain on their cots after one hour of rest time, even though none of the children were sleeping and created an unsafe environment by climbing on shelves and chairs, flipping over cots and jumping on them, dumping toys out of buckets and throwing the plastic containers at other children in the classroom, playing with cords from a stereo equipment and attempting to pull the cords out of the wall outlets without offering another activty for the children to participate in.

Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. . · Correction due November 17, 2023

The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director on site/quitting mid week.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due November 17, 2023

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 17, 2023

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 6. · Child Care Program · Correction due November 17, 2023

Requirements for the nap or rest period for preschool children were not met as evidenced by child(ren) was/were forced to remain on sleeping equipment more than one hour when awake.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide supervised nap or rest periods, and quiet activities for children who are awake as required.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Reinspection visit 15 findings

Reinspection visit · October 10, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due October 10, 2023

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.C. (needs 12 hours).

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 14, 2023

The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by staff sheet was not signed and dated by an approved authority.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 29, 2023

There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler 2 where dirt and staining was observed on cots used for older toddlers.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 29, 2023

There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler room 1 where a floor covering was observed to have yard debris and dirt ground into the fabric.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 7, 2023

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 4-5 inches under the gate leading to the storage area.

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 19, 2023

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by visible presence of trash on the playground including but not limited to a broken plastic spork, used plastic wrappers and aluminum can topper.

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 September 19, 2023

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by observed plant overgrowth on the fencing and overgrown grass.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due October 10, 2023

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.

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 25-500.102 (1) (E) · Personnel

Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. .

The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director on site/quitting mid week.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due October 10, 2023

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children children, ages one 23 months old and seven 2 years old, were cared for by one caregiver(s).

Required correction: Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 6. · Child Care Program

Requirements for the nap or rest period for preschool children were not met as evidenced by child(ren) was/were forced to remain on sleeping equipment more than one hour when awake.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide supervised nap or rest periods, and quiet activities for children who are awake as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due October 10, 2023

Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by one 3-year-old being placed in the toddler classroom to separate the child from the other preschool children due to challenging behaviors from that child.

Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Supplemental visit 15 findings

Supplemental visit · September 26, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.M.

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 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.C. (needs 12 hours).

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by staff sheet was not signed and dated by an approved authority.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler 2 where dirt and staining was observed on cots used for older toddlers.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

There was evidence of dirt/debris in toddler room 1 where a floor covering was observed to have yard debris and dirt ground into the fabric.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

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 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

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 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by observed plant overgrowth on the fencing and overgrown grass.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E) · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. . · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director on site/quitting mid week.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children children, ages one 23 months old and seven 2 years old, were cared for by one caregiver(s).

Required correction: Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 6. · Child Care Program · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Requirements for the nap or rest period for preschool children were not met as evidenced by child(ren) was/were forced to remain on sleeping equipment more than one hour when awake.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide supervised nap or rest periods, and quiet activities for children who are awake as required.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Reinspection visit 14 findings

Reinspection visit · September 25, 2023