Lees Summit · Licensed center

KinderCare Learning Centers LLC

Large center, licensed for 160 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.
Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 8 of its 9 licensing inspections since February 2024.

Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 9 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

Licensing inspections

Aug 21, 202619 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.J., O.M., M.F. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in one of the preschool bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 6 holes in the wall where something had been removed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in preschool rooms (Pre-K area) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

15 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" (gate between two preschool playground areas).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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 the resilient material used is unapproved in that the poured surface on the I/T playground (both sections) is no longer resilient.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“The ceilings located in the 2s room, Pre-K room, and preschool rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by ceiling fans and ceiling vents covered with dirt/dust.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the Pre-K area was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt/dust on the wall from the ceiling vent and wall vent by door to playground covered with dirt/dust.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in a toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by outlet is covered with tape.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, white cabinet by the back door, in the pre-K area was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty at the bottom with peeling paint/finish.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: O.M., A.J., L.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: B.B. needs 10 hours, H.A. needs 2 hours, M.H. needs 9 hours, L.B. needs 5 hours (staff not listed on MOPD so training could not be verified).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“The department did not receive notification of a director change.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.C., B.B., H. ALthouse, M.H., L.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“O.M. (not on MOPD) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.W. 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)
“one child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.C., E.B., P.M., V.M., C.M., H.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Mar 25, 20266 citations

“The department did not receive notification of a director change.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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 the resilient material used is unapproved in that the poured surface on the I/T playground (both sections) is no longer resilient.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2' on some cots and nonexistent for others.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

2 more from this inspection

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“The walls located in one of the preschool bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 6 holes in the wall where something had been removed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Mar 10, 20269 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a 1 year old child was cared for in a preschool (2s and 3s) room which is not approved for care of I/T.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The walls located in one of the preschool bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 6 holes in the wall where something had been removed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Glade spray and disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in two unlocked closets.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

5 more from this inspection

“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 the resilient material used is unapproved in that the poured surface on the I/T playground (both sections) is no longer resilient.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2' on some cots and nonexistent for others.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“The department did not receive notification of a director change.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children , ages 1 year through 3 years, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

Sep 10, 20253 citations

“The walls located 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one ceiling tile was stained.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located 2s room and an infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by ceiling vents had dust buildup.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

Aug 15, 20254 citations

“The walls located 2s room and an infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by ceiling vents had dust buildup.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The walls located 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one ceiling tile was stained.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

Feb 11, 20251 citation

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 mop buckets with water in them. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

Oct 1, 20244 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.P. 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 cracks and holes in concrete creating uneven surfaces which pose a tripping hazard on both the preschool side and the I/T side.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff V.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: R.M. needs 5 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Aug 2, 20245 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.P. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (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.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by cracks and holes in concrete creating uneven surfaces which pose a tripping hazard on both the preschool side and the I/T side.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff V.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

1 more from this inspection

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: R.M. needs 5 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Feb 9, 2024No rules cited

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 21, 2026
On file: 9 visits since February 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 21, 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 19 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 21, 2026

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.J., O.M., M.F. 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 21, 2026

The walls located in one of the preschool bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 6 holes in the wall where something had been removed.

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

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

The ceilings located in preschool rooms (Pre-K area) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.

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) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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" (gate between two preschool playground areas).

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 21, 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 the resilient material used is unapproved in that the poured surface on the I/T playground (both sections) is no longer resilient.

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

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

The ceilings located in the 2s room, Pre-K room, and preschool rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by ceiling fans and ceiling vents covered with dirt/dust.

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

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

The walls located in the Pre-K area was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt/dust on the wall from the ceiling vent and wall vent by door to playground covered with dirt/dust.

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

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

The walls located in a toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by outlet is covered with tape.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, white cabinet by the back door, in the pre-K area was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty at the bottom with peeling paint/finish.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

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: O.M., A.J., L.W.

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 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: B.B. needs 10 hours, H.A. needs 2 hours, M.H. needs 9 hours, L.B. needs 5 hours (staff not listed on MOPD so training could not be verified).

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

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 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6. · Personnel

The department did not receive notification of a director change.

Required correction: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.C., B.B., H. ALthouse, M.H., L.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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

O.M. (not on MOPD) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.W. 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 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 21, 2026

one child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.C., E.B., P.M., V.M., C.M., H.B.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · July 30, 2026

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

Caregivers, directors, other personnel, or volunteers shall not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, while on the premises or in any vehicles used by the program. These individuals shall not be in a state of impaired ability due to use of medication while on the premises.

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

Jul 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · July 10, 2026

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

Mar 2026 Reinspection visit 6 findings

Reinspection visit · March 25, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6. · Personnel

The department did not receive notification of a director change.

Required correction: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.

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

The ceilings located in preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.

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) 5. · 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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due March 25, 2026

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2' on some cots and nonexistent for others.

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

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

The walls located in one of the preschool bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 6 holes in the wall where something had been removed.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 10, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 10, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a 1 year old child was cared for in a preschool (2s and 3s) room which is not approved for care of I/T.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

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

The walls located in one of the preschool bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 6 holes in the wall where something had been removed.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 10, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Glade spray and disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in two unlocked closets.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The ceilings located in preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.

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) 5. · 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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.

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

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 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6. · Personnel

The department did not receive notification of a director change.

Required correction: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due March 10, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children , ages 1 year through 3 years, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

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

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · September 10, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025

The walls located 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one ceiling tile was stained.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025

The walls located 2s room and an infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by ceiling vents had dust buildup.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 26, 2025

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 2023.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 15, 2025

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

The walls located 2s room and an infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by ceiling vents had dust buildup.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 15, 2025

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

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

The walls located 2s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one ceiling tile was stained.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · February 11, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 11, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 mop buckets with water in them. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool rooms.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 1, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 8, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.P. 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 October 1, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by cracks and holes in concrete creating uneven surfaces which pose a tripping hazard on both the preschool side and the I/T side.

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 August 7, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff V.G.

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 · Correction due August 29, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: R.M. needs 5 more hours.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 2, 2024

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.P. 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 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 2, 2024

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 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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

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

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: R.M. needs 5 more hours.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

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Details

(816) 478-2102

Address: 871 NE Anderson Ln
License: 000719851, 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
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm

From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov

Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.