Liberty · Licensed center
Liberty Montessori Center
- Medium center, licensed for 82 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 9 of its 10 licensing inspections since November 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
May 19, 20261 citation
“Furniture/equipment, brown shelf, in the Turtle room was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by broken top vinyl.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
Jun 10, 20254 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The ceilings located boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in Starlights room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.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)
May 14, 20256 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff restroom door standing open.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The ceilings located boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in Starlights room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
2 more from this inspection
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.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)
“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
Nov 14, 20242 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located On top of cubbies in Lil Turtles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Outdoor equipment, large climbing piece, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
Sep 6, 20241 citation
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Aug 19, 20246 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The walls located Owls room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large pegs sticking out of edging causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, brown shelf, in Owls was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and particle board was exposed and chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
2 more from this inspection
“Furniture/equipment, bench, in owls was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.G. and M.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
May 3, 20247 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff restroom door was standing open.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The walls located Owls room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large pegs sticking out of edging causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
3 more from this inspection
“Furniture/equipment, bench, in owls was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, brown shelf, in Owls was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and particle board was exposed and chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.G. and M.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
Nov 20, 20231 citation
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
Nov 17, 20232 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing in areas causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- May 19, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since November 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 19, 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.
May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · May 19, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 19, 2026
Furniture/equipment, brown shelf, in the Turtle room was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by broken top vinyl.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 10, 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 28, 2025
The ceilings located boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile.
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 · Correction due May 28, 2025
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in Starlights room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 28, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.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.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 14, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff restroom door standing open.
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 ceilings located boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile.
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, shelf, in Starlights room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.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 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 14, 2025
One 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.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 14, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 14, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located On top of cubbies in Lil Turtles.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 14, 2024
Outdoor equipment, large climbing piece, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 6, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 6, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 6 findings
Supplemental visit · August 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 15, 2024
The walls located Owls room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 15, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large pegs sticking out of edging causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 15, 2024
Furniture/equipment, brown shelf, in Owls was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and particle board was exposed and chipping.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 15, 2024
Furniture/equipment, bench, in owls was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due May 10, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.G. and M.M.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 3, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 3, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff restroom door was standing open.
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 Owls room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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) 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 large pegs sticking out of edging causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, bench, in owls was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, brown shelf, in Owls was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and particle board was exposed and chipping.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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 M.G. and M.M.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · November 20, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 20, 2023
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 17, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 17, 2023
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing in areas causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
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Details
- Website
- libertymontessoricenter.com
- Address
- 1004 Middlebrook Dr Ste B
- License
- 001977348, 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 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website libertymontessoricenter.com
Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.