Grandview · Childcare
Life A New Preparatory Day Care
- Licensed for 79 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since August 2024.
Licensing inspections
Aug 6, 20261 citation
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.”
Aug 5, 20261 citation
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.”
Aug 20, 20254 citations
“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that the NPR was not signed.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches - 12 inches where the fencing was not secured to the metal frame and could be pushed further open on the toddler playground.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
Aug 4, 20255 citations
“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that the NPR was not signed.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for T.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
1 more from this inspection
“Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches - 12 inches where the fencing was not secured to the metal frame and could be pushed further open on the toddler playground.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
Sep 11, 20243 citations
“The facility did not use the Notice of Parental Responsibility form, revised 2018.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (B)
“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that the form was not signed by all required facility representatives.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)
“TB reports on file were older than 24 months for P.P., A. J., A.A., L.T., B.C. and L.L.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3.
Aug 20, 20243 citations
“The facility did not use the Notice of Parental Responsibility form, revised 2018.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (B)
“A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that the form was not signed by all required facility representatives.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D)
“TB reports on file were older than 24 months for P.P., A. J., A.A., L.T., B.C. and L.L.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 6, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since August 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 6, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · August 6, 2026
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 1. · Correction due August 6, 2026
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be on file as required.
Aug 2026 Annual visit 1 finding
Annual visit · August 5, 2026
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 1.
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be on file as required.
Jul 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · July 1, 2026
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-300.090 (4)(A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and onehalf inches (3 1/2");
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 20, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due August 20, 2025
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that the NPR was not signed.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due August 20, 2025
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due August 20, 2025
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 20, 2025
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches - 12 inches where the fencing was not secured to the metal frame and could be pushed further open on the toddler playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
Aug 2025 Annual visit 5 findings
Annual visit · August 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that the NPR was not signed.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due August 4, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for T.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches - 12 inches where the fencing was not secured to the metal frame and could be pushed further open on the toddler playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 11, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (B) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due September 3, 2024
The facility did not use the Notice of Parental Responsibility form, revised 2018.
Required correction: The child care facility operated by a religious organization shall use the Notice of Parental Responsibility form, revised 2018.
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due September 3, 2024
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that the form was not signed by all required facility representatives.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3. · Health Requirements · Correction due September 11, 2024
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for P.P., A. J., A.A., L.T., B.C. and L.L.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
Aug 2024 Annual visit 3 findings
Annual visit · August 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (B) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
The facility did not use the Notice of Parental Responsibility form, revised 2018.
Required correction: The child care facility operated by a religious organization shall use the Notice of Parental Responsibility form, revised 2018.
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (D) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not fully completed, in that the form was not signed by all required facility representatives.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility form shall be filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3. · Health Requirements
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for P.P., A. J., A.A., L.T., B.C. and L.L.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
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- Address
- 12401 Byars Rd
- License
- 001563973, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
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