Kansas City · Licensed family home
Lil Bits Daycare LLC
- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 8 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area family homes have had 8 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
Apr 15, 20267 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.C., M.O. and M.O. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: M.O. needs 12 hours and M.O. needs 0.75 hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1/7/2026.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file .”
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A)
3 more from this inspection
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B)
“The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A)
Jun 4, 20252 citations
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that screw were sticking out of the fence.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the area on the back of the paly piece had bare ground by the ladder.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 7.
Apr 24, 20254 citations
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that screw were sticking out of the fence.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the area on the back of the paly piece had bare ground by the ladder.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 7.
“Five child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B)
“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
Oct 15, 20241 citation
“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: M.O. needs 5.50 hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Oct 10, 20243 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor ointment. The item(s) was/were located shelf on changing table.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“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: A.C. needs 3 hours, M.O. needs 5.50 hours, and M.O. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (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: M.O. needs 5.50 hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Aug 19, 20241 citation
“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: A.C. needs 3 hours, M.O. needs 5.50 hours, and M.O. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Apr 19, 20241 citation
“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: A.C. needs 3 hours, M.O. needs 5.50 hours, and M.O. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Oct 3, 20231 citation
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: wood glue, clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located on diaper changing table.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- April 15, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 2, 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.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 15, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.C., M.O. and M.O. 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 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: M.O. needs 12 hours and M.O. needs 0.75 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1/7/2026.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A) · Health Care
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 2, 2025
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that screw were sticking out of the fence.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 2, 2025
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the area on the back of the paly piece had bare ground by the ladder.
Required correction: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 24, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that screw were sticking out of the fence.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the area on the back of the paly piece had bare ground by the ladder.
Required correction: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 24, 2025
Five child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 24, 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.
Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · October 15, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due October 15, 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: M.O. needs 5.50 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due October 10, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor ointment. The item(s) was/were located shelf on changing table.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due October 10, 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: A.C. needs 3 hours, M.O. needs 5.50 hours, and M.O. needs 12 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: M.O. needs 5.50 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · August 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: A.C. needs 3 hours, M.O. needs 5.50 hours, and M.O. needs 12 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · April 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: A.C. needs 3 hours, M.O. needs 5.50 hours, and M.O. needs 12 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · October 3, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due October 3, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: wood glue, clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located on diaper changing table.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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Details
- Address
- 7729 N Nodaway Ave
- License
- 002504356, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.