Kansas City · Licensed center

Learn A Lot Academy

Large center, licensed for 150 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 13 of its 14 licensing inspections since October 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

Jul 22, 20264 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for All staff members A.B., D.B., J.C., D.D., A.D., R.F., T.G., V.G., T.H., S.H., L.J., S.J., M.L., M.M., A.M., K.M., R.M., S.M., L.R., A.R., H.S., C.S., A.T., T.W., J.W., P.W., D.W., I.W. , and M.H. 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 J.C., L.J., A.R. and D.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.J., C.S., M.H. and D.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)
“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.B. and D.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Jul 20, 20261 citation

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

Jun 24, 20261 citation

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

Feb 3, 20268 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.H. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (III)

4 more from this inspection

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.B., R.G., H.S., and J.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.H., A.V., K.H. 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.V.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.M. and P.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Jul 14, 202510 citations

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.B., R.G., H.S., and J.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.H. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

6 more from this inspection

“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 years old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.H., A.V., K.H. 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.V.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.M. and P.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Jul 2, 202512 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.H., and C.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)

8 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by thorny bushes in in the fence near the building that are sticking into the infant playground area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.B., L.C., R.G., C.H., M.J., M.L., L.R., H.S., and J.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 years old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.D., C.H., A.V., K.H. and H.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: B.D., A.V. and C.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.E., K.M. and P.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Jan 22, 2025No rules cited

Nov 21, 20241 citation

“The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D)

Nov 20, 20241 citation

“The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D)

Nov 19, 20246 citations

“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 annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.E., T.G., M.J., and T.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Outdoor equipment, big play structure, in main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the steps on the structure have holes and covering is ripping and can be easily picked off or an entrapment for fingers.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

2 more from this inspection

“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by director is only here 3 times a week, not adding up to 40 hours, stated by person in charge. Also, last 2 compliance inspections, the director was not on duty.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.D., M.E., and T.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Oct 21, 202413 citations

“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 fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.E., T.G., M.J., and T.T. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

9 more from this inspection

“The walls located in green room and the turquoise room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the far wall in green room (showing orange) and by the front door in turquoise.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not provide 35 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the room towards the end of the facility is not being used for child care space and has a wheelbarrel, shovel, hazardous items in the bathroom and did not have sufficient equipment.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (I)
“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)
“Outdoor equipment, big play structure, in main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the steps on the structure have holes and covering is ripping and can be easily picked off or an entrapment for fingers.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: T.G. needs 2 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by director is only here 3 times a week, not adding up to 40 hours, stated by person in charge. Also, last 2 compliance inspections, the director was not on duty.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.D., M.E., and T.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.W., L.C., A.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for R.F.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 18, 202413 citations

“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 fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.C., E.D., M.E., R.F., V.G., T.G., M.J., K.M., S.M., D.P., L.R., A.T., T.T., I.W., and K.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

9 more from this inspection

“The walls located in green room and the turquoise room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the far wall in green room (showing orange) and by the front door in turquoise.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not provide 35 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the room towards the end of the facility is not being used for child care space and has a wheelbarrel, shovel, hazardous items in the bathroom and did not have sufficient equipment.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (I)
“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)
“Outdoor equipment, big play structure, in main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the steps on the structure have holes and covering is ripping and can be easily picked off or an entrapment for fingers.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: T.G. needs 2 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by director is only here 3 times a week, not adding up to 40 hours, stated by person in charge. Also, last 2 compliance inspections, the director was not on duty.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.C., A.D., M.E., and T.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.W., L.C., A.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for R.F.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 5, 20249 citations

“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: All staff”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff members 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 standing water towards the back of the fence in the big playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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: R.F. needs 12 hours, V.G. needs 5 hours, T.G. needs 8 hours, and I.W. needs 5 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

5 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.M. 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: K.M. and V.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)

Oct 13, 202313 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff members 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 Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)

9 more from this inspection

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water towards the back of the fence in the big playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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: R.F. needs 12 hours, V.G. needs 5 hours, T.G. needs 8 hours, and I.W. needs 5 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: All staff”
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: K.M. and V.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.M. 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)
“2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: July 22, 2026
On file: 14 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 13, 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.

Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 22, 2026

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

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

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 L.J., C.S., M.H. and D.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 25-500.122 · 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: D.B. and D.W.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · July 20, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 13, 2026

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

Jun 2026 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · June 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.

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 3, 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 · Correction due July 25, 2025

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.H. 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 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due February 3, 2026

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due October 30, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.B., R.G., H.S., and J.W.

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 · Correction due February 3, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.H., A.V., K.H. 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 July 21, 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.V.

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 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due July 16, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.M. and P.W.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Reinspection visit 10 findings

Reinspection visit · July 14, 2025

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.B., R.G., H.S., and J.W.

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 25-500.052 (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 conducted.

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 C.H. 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 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due July 14, 2025

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 years old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.H., A.V., K.H. 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.V.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 14, 2025

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 14, 2025

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

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.M. and P.W.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 2, 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) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.H., and C.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.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due July 2, 2025

The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 2, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by thorny bushes in in the fence near the building that are sticking into the infant playground area.

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 A.B., L.C., R.G., C.H., M.J., M.L., L.R., H.S., and J.W.

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 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 years old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.D., C.H., A.V., K.H. and H.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: B.D., A.V. and C.H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.E., K.M. and P.W.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · November 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 21, 2024

The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · November 20, 2024

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

The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 19, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 24, 2024

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 1, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 7, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.E., T.G., M.J., and T.T. 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 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 6, 2024

Outdoor equipment, big play structure, in main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the steps on the structure have holes and covering is ripping and can be easily picked off or an entrapment for fingers.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due November 18, 2024

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by director is only here 3 times a week, not adding up to 40 hours, stated by person in charge. Also, last 2 compliance inspections, the director was not on duty.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 4, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.D., M.E., and T.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.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Supplemental visit 13 findings

Supplemental visit · October 21, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 7, 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 · Correction due July 24, 2024

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 M.E., T.G., M.J., and T.T. 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 October 16, 2024

The walls located in green room and the turquoise room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the far wall in green room (showing orange) and by the front door in turquoise.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. A. · Correction due August 8, 2024

The facility did not provide 35 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the room towards the end of the facility is not being used for child care space and has a wheelbarrel, shovel, hazardous items in the bathroom and did not have sufficient equipment.

Required correction: Thirty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due October 9, 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: T.G. needs 2 hours.

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

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

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, 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 A.D., M.E., and T.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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due October 21, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.W., L.C., A.T.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due July 18, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for R.F.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 18, 2024

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

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 (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 L.C., E.D., M.E., R.F., V.G., T.G., M.J., K.M., S.M., D.P., L.R., A.T., T.T., I.W., and K.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 green room and the turquoise room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the far wall in green room (showing orange) and by the front door in turquoise.

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

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

Required correction: Thirty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: T.G. needs 2 hours.

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

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

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, 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 L.C., A.D., M.E., and T.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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.W., L.C., A.T.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for R.F.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 5, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due October 18, 2023

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: All staff

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 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 24, 2023

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff members 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 20, 2023

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water towards the back of the fence in the big playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due January 5, 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: R.F. needs 12 hours, V.G. needs 5 hours, T.G. needs 8 hours, and I.W. needs 5 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 20, 2023

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.M. 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 November 20, 2023

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: K.M. and V.G.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 25, 2023

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 25, 2023

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 25, 2023

2 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.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Supplemental visit 13 findings

Supplemental visit · October 13, 2023

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff members 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 October 2, 2023

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) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 3, 2023

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 3, 2023

The staff sheet was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 24, 2023

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water towards the back of the fence in the big playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

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: All staff

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 · 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: K.M. and V.G.

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.M. 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

2 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 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

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

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

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

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

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

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 353-1942

Website: learnalotacademy.org
Address: 4010 Sterling Ave
License: 002765762, active
Ages they serve: 0-23 months through 5 years (Pre-Kindergarten)
Established: 1997

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Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Website — Checked July 2026 learnalotacademy.org
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Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

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.