Kansas City · Licensed center

La Petite Academy, Inc.

Large center, licensed for 171 children.
A La Petite Academy center. The chain is owned by American Securities, a private-equity firm.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 16 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

May 19, 20267 citations

“The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (3) (D)
“Outdoor equipment, large climber, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by skid resistant material peeling off steps.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“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 J.B., G.B., B.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

3 more from this inspection

“The walls located in Pre-K 1 was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue under hooks.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky residue on cribs in infant-1.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Nov 12, 20251 citation

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Poo-pourri, toilet cleaner and disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet in staff bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

Nov 10, 20253 citations

“Outdoor equipment, ball and frisbee, in infant and school-age playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by flat and broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Poo-pourri, toilet cleaner and disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet in staff bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Outdoor equipment, large climber, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by slip resistant tape peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Aug 25, 20258 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

4 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.M., R.H., and S.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: A.M. and S.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.132

May 21, 202517 citations

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The floors located in toddler 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by torn puzzle-shaped mats.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.132

13 more from this inspection

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff bathroom and offices unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Outdoor equipment, soccer ball , in school-age playground was not in good condition as evidenced by covering peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“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 J.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Stay-Flo starch. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“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 fall zone material torn/peeling .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.M., R.H., and S.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: A.M. and S.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.”
5 CSR 25-500.132

Oct 21, 20244 citations

“Furniture/equipment, counter and shelf, in infant 2 and early preschool rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The ceilings located in Pre-K room was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in toddler 1 and two's rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.

Oct 15, 20247 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin, Boudreaux's Butt Paste and Triple Paste diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located in a drawer with a broken lock.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The floors located in toddler 3 room was/were not clean as evidenced by debris on floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The ceilings located in Pre-K room was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

3 more from this inspection

“The walls located in toddler 1 and two's rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, counter and shelf, in infant 2 and early preschool rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, balls, in school-age playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat and leather peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Aug 19, 202417 citations

“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 8.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.132

13 more from this inspection

“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 10 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fall zone material ripping in I/T and School-age playground; material also separating form sidewalk in I/T playground causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 16 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“W.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: H.K. and M.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.D., M.G., N.P., T.R., W.R. 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: D.D., M.G., N.P., T.R., W.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by no school-age health report on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (D)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.U., A.P., M.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

May 15, 202426 citations

“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, cabinet , in Jr. K room was not in good condition as evidenced by base is broken and laminate peeling off bottom of the cabinet face.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 16 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

22 more from this inspection

“W.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.B. 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 fall zone material ripping in I/T and School-age playground; material also separating form sidewalk in I/T playground causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Betco disinfectant and glass cleaner; toilet cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinets.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in several rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and light covers, stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The walls located in school-age room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 8.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in school-age room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
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: H.K. and M.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.D., M.G., N.P., T.R., W.R. 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: D.D., M.G., N.P., T.R., W.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by no school-age health report on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (D)
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 10 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.U., A.P., M.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Feb 20, 20245 citations

“The ceilings located two's bathroom room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in ceiling due to leak.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in several rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and light covers, stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.

1 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, cabinet , in Jr. K room was not in good condition as evidenced by base is broken and laminate peeling off bottom of the cabinet face.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Jan 23, 20246 citations

“The ceilings located in several rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and light covers, stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The floors located in tod 3 and Junior-K was/were not clean as evidenced by debris and sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located two's bathroom room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in ceiling due to leak.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

2 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, cabinet , in Jr. K room was not in good condition as evidenced by base is broken and laminate peeling off bottom of the cabinet face.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, stairs to slide, in EP playground was unsafe as evidenced by slip resistant strip peeling off/curled up.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Dec 13, 20234 citations

“The ceilings located in several rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and light covers, stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Furniture/equipment, cabinet , in Jr. K room was not in good condition as evidenced by base is broken and laminate peeling off bottom of the cabinet face.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, stairs to slide, in EP playground was unsafe as evidenced by slip resistant strip peeling off/curled up.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Nov 15, 20237 citations

“The walls located in several rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue (walls and window sills), paper peeling, dirty (felt wall in infant room), edging broken (Jr-K) and wood wearing on door (infant).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in several rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and light covers, stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water on preschool playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, blocks, in early preschool and Pre-K 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and wood wearing/splintering.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

3 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, bench, in Pre-K 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by torn cushion.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, cabinets, in Jr. K and toddler 3, early preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle and broken pieces.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves, sensory tables, cabinets, cribs, in several rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and paper peeling.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Oct 17, 202312 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet cover missing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Alcohol, Borax, HDX solution. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in several rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue (walls and window sills), paper peeling, dirty (felt wall in infant room), edging broken (Jr-K) and wood wearing on door (infant).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in early preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled carpet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

8 more from this inspection

“The ceilings located in several rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and light covers, stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water on preschool playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3.
“Furniture/equipment, blocks, in early preschool and Pre-K 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and wood wearing/splintering.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, bench, in Pre-K 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by torn cushion.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, seat support ring, in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by torn.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, cabinets, in Jr. K and toddler 3, early preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle and broken pieces.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves, sensory tables, cabinets, cribs, in several rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and paper peeling.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Sep 28, 202313 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that missing outlet cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The floors located in early preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled carpet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves, sensory tables, cabinets, cribs, in several rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and paper peeling.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, balls, in school-age playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat/torn.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

9 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, blocks, in early preschool and Pre-K 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and wood wearing/splintering.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, bench, in Pre-K 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by torn cushion.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, seat support ring, in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by torn.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The ceilings located in several rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and light covers, stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by playmat on toddler playground torn & caps needed on gate screws.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water on preschool playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The walls located in several rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue (walls and window sills), paper peeling, dirty (felt wall in infant room), edging broken (Jr-K) and wood wearing on door (infant).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, cabinets, in Jr. K and toddler 3, early preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle and broken pieces.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Sep 14, 202315 citations

“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by hammer and nails accessible to children in school-age room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The walls located in Pre-K 1 and school-age was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, paneling peeling, contact paper peeling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in school-age room was/were not clean as evidenced by overly dusty near window.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents, hooks, sprinklers, light covers (tape on one).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

11 more from this inspection

“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by playmat on toddler playground torn & caps needed on gate screws.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Furniture/equipment, toy couch, in Early Preshool was not in good condition as evidenced by cushion torn.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in school-age room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Outdoor equipment, large playground equipment, in preschool playground was unsafe as evidenced by skid-resistant stair liner peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff D.R. and A.K.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: D.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that no toddler feeding plan on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for D.M. and R.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: May 19, 2026
On file: 16 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was November 12, 2025. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious: Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.

May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 19, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 (3) (D) · Health Care

The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts.

Required correction: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

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

Outdoor equipment, large climber, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by skid resistant material peeling off steps.

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

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 J.B., G.B., B.S. 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

The walls located in Pre-K 1 was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue under hooks.

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

There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky residue on cribs in infant-1.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B.

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · November 12, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 12, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Poo-pourri, toilet cleaner and disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet in staff bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 10, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 10, 2025

Outdoor equipment, ball and frisbee, in infant and school-age playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by flat and broken.

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

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Poo-pourri, toilet cleaner and disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet in staff bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 10, 2025

Outdoor equipment, large climber, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by slip resistant tape peeling off.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 8 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 25, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 17, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.B. 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 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. · Correction due August 18, 2025

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. · Correction due August 18, 2025

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 7, 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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 25, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.M., R.H., and S.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) . · Correction due August 19, 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: A.M. and S.S.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. · Correction due August 18, 2025

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. · Correction due August 18, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.

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

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 17 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 21, 2025

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 21, 2025

The floors located in toddler 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by torn puzzle-shaped mats.

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 May 21, 2025

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 21, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff bathroom and offices unlocked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 21, 2025

Outdoor equipment, soccer ball , in school-age playground was not in good condition as evidenced by covering peeling off.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 21, 2025

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet 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 J.B. 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 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 21, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Stay-Flo starch. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 21, 2025

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.

Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 21, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fall zone material torn/peeling .

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.M., R.H., and S.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: A.M. and S.S.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 21, 2024

Furniture/equipment, counter and shelf, in infant 2 and early preschool rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 21, 2024

The ceilings located in Pre-K room was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent.

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 October 21, 2024

The walls located in toddler 1 and two's rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

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 October 21, 2024

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 15, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 15, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin, Boudreaux's Butt Paste and Triple Paste diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located in a drawer with a broken lock.

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 · Correction due October 15, 2024

The floors located in toddler 3 room was/were not clean as evidenced by debris on floor.

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