Lees Summit · Licensed center

Little Learning Lodge Preschool

Medium center, licensed for 96 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

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

Sep 11, 202612 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 the door to the upstairs that is not child approved space was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets were not covered in two classrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The ceilings located in the toddler classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by water stains were observed on one ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

8 more from this inspection

“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, 3 couch cushions, in the school age room was not in good condition as evidenced by tears in the cushion were observed on the cushions.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Outdoor play equipment, 1 swing, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (F)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.P. 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: S.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)
“One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)

Jun 16, 20263 citations

“The walls located in the 2 year old room, wobblers room and the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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: S.G. (1.75).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Mar 26, 20266 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the prek classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: janitorial cleaning supplies: 1 bottle of Clorox disinfectant, Bleach, Air Freshner. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked janitorial closet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in the 2 year old room, wobblers room and the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

2 more from this inspection

“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: S.G. (1.75).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Nov 10, 20256 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the toddler room .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The walls located in the school age boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was exposed dry wall around the sink area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for K.K.) C., who was hired on August 4, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“K.K.) C. and C.W. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.

2 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.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)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.R., C.S. and C.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Sep 15, 202510 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the electrical closet in the school age room was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the toddler room .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper ointments. The item(s) was/were located in the 2 year old classroom within reach of children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in the school age boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was exposed dry wall around the sink area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

6 more from this inspection

“The floors located in the toddler room was/were not clean as evidenced by there was dry cereal and bananas observed on the floor were the staff didn't clean up breakfast before going outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: construction tools such as drills and screwdrivers. The item(s) was/were located on a table in the school age classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for K.K.) C., who was hired on August 4, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“K.K.) C. and C.W. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.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)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.R., C.S. and C.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

May 19, 20254 citations

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.D. (8.75) (3/20/25ok), S.G. (1.75)(3/20/25 ok), H.H. (5.5)(3/20/25 ok), A.P. (1)(3/20/25ok), S.P. (1), C.S. (.25)(3/20/25 ok), C.Z. (2)(3/20/25 ok).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.B., S.K. (3/20/25) and S.P. 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: C.B. and S.P. (3/20/25).”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for C.B., A.H. (3/31/25) and S.P. (3/21/25).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Mar 21, 20259 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the prek room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“S.K. 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 requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.D. (8.75) (3/20/25ok), S.G. (1.75)(3/20/25 ok), H.H. (5.5)(3/20/25 ok), A.P. (1)(3/20/25ok), S.P. (1), C.S. (.25)(3/20/25 ok), C.Z. (2)(3/20/25 ok).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for C.B., A.H., S.K. and S.P., who was hired on 2/10/25, 2/10/25, 11/18/24 and 9/24/24.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)

5 more from this inspection

“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages one year olds, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.B., S.K. (3/20/25) and S.P. 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: C.B. and S.P. (3/20/25).”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for C.B., A.H. (3/31/25) and S.P. (3/21/25).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Mar 10, 20259 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the prek room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“S.K. 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 requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.D. (8.75), S.G. (1.75), H.H. (5.5), A.P. (1), S.P. (1), C.S. (.25), C.Z. (2).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for C.B., A.H., S.K. and S.P., who was hired on 2/10/25, 2/10/25, 11/18/24 and 9/24/24.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)

5 more from this inspection

“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages one year olds, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.B., S.K. and S.P. 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: C.B. and S.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for C.B., A.H. and S.P.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Nov 12, 20246 citations

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“L.C., A.F., A.P. and A.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C., M.N., A.N., A.P., A.P. and C.Z. 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: L.C., A.P. and C.Z.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

2 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., C.F., A.N., A.P. and A.P.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Sep 5, 20249 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets weren't covered in the prek room and 2 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 baskets of sunscreen,and bug spray containers and 2 tubes of diaper ointment. The item(s) was/were located on top of the cubby shelves in the school age room within reach of school age children and below the changing table in the 3 year old room that wasn't locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

5 more from this inspection

“L.C., A.F., A.P. and A.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C., M.N., A.N., A.P., A.P. and C.Z. 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: L.C., A.P. and C.Z.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., C.F., A.N., A.P. and A.P.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Apr 17, 20242 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (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.F. (6.75)(3/21/24), M.S. (5.75)(4/17/24) and C.W. (4)(4/8/24).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Mar 28, 20247 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“H.H. 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 caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.H. (3).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)

3 more from this inspection

“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.F. (6.75)(3/21/24), M.S. (5.75) and C.W. (4).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.K. 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: S.K.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Mar 7, 20249 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 the door to the upstairs staff area was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“H.H. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.

5 more from this inspection

“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.H. (3).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“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.F. (6.75), M.S. (11.50) and C.W. (9.25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.K. 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: S.K.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G. (11/27/23), H.H., S.K., S.G. (11/27/23).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 16, 20243 citations

“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: M.S. (needs 4.5 clock hours)(as of 11/20/23 only need 30 min.).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G. (11/27/23), H.H., S.K., S.G. (11/27/23).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Nov 20, 202316 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The floors located in school-age room (rugs) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape residue and edges curling .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the bathroom of the toddler room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)

12 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, shelves and chairs , in in pre-k room and gym was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.”
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, toy bus , in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, trike, in on playground was unsafe as evidenced by missing handle bar cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“S.G. 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 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: M.S. (needs 4.5 clock hours)(as of 11/20/23 only need 30 min.).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.G., H.H., S.K., S.G., who was hired on 7/11/2023, 8/21/2023, 9/5/2023, 81/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.G., H.O. and S.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (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: H.G. and S.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G., H.H., S.K., S.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for All staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

Sep 11, 202318 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the bathroom of the toddler room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A&D, Aquaphor and Desitin diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located on top of plastic drawers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Outdoor equipment, toy bus , in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

14 more from this inspection

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for All staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The floors located in school-age room (rugs) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape residue and edges curling .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in toddler room and two's bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent covers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, trike, in on playground was unsafe as evidenced by missing handle bar cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Furniture/equipment, shelves and chairs , in in pre-k room and gym was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“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: M.S. (needs 4.5 clock 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: S.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.G., H.H., S.K., S.G., who was hired on 7/11/2023, 8/21/2023, 9/5/2023, 81/2023.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“S.G. 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 medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: H.G. and S.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.G., H.O. and S.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G., H.H., S.K., S.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 11, 2026
On file: 16 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 11, 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.

Sep 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 11, 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 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the upstairs that is not child approved space was unlocked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets were not covered in two classrooms.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2026

The ceilings located in the toddler classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by water stains were observed on one ceiling tile.

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) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2026

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2026

Furniture/equipment, 3 couch cushions, in the school age room was not in good condition as evidenced by tears in the cushion were observed on the cushions.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (F) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2026

Outdoor play equipment, 1 swing, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.P. 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: S.P.

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 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures

An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due September 11, 2026

One 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 September 11, 2026

One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 16, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 16, 2026

The walls located in the 2 year old room, wobblers room and the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due April 14, 2026

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: S.G. (1.75).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due April 14, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.S.

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

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 26, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 26, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the prek classroom.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 26, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: janitorial cleaning supplies: 1 bottle of Clorox disinfectant, Bleach, Air Freshner. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked janitorial closet.

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

The walls located in the 2 year old room, wobblers room and the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling 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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 26, 2026

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: S.G. (1.75).

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

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff L.S.

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

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 10, 2025

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the toddler room .

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

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

The walls located in the school age boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was exposed dry wall around the sink area.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due November 5, 2025

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for K.K.) C., who was hired on August 4, 2025.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due October 17, 2025

K.K.) C. and C.W. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 5, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due November 10, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.R., C.S. and C.W.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · September 15, 2025

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. · Child Care Program

Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

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.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. · Child Care Program

Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 15, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the electrical closet in the school age room was unlocked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the toddler room .

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper ointments. The item(s) was/were located in the 2 year old classroom within reach of children.

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

The walls located in the school age boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was exposed dry wall around the sink area.

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 September 15, 2025

The floors located in the toddler room was/were not clean as evidenced by there was dry cereal and bananas observed on the floor were the staff didn't clean up breakfast before going outside.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: construction tools such as drills and screwdrivers. The item(s) was/were located on a table in the school age classroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for K.K.) C., who was hired on August 4, 2025.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

K.K.) C. and C.W. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.R., C.S. and C.W.

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

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 19, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 24, 2025

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.D. (8.75) (3/20/25ok), S.G. (1.75)(3/20/25 ok), H.H. (5.5)(3/20/25 ok), A.P. (1)(3/20/25ok), S.P. (1), C.S. (.25)(3/20/25 ok), C.Z. (2)(3/20/25 ok).

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 19, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.B., S.K. (3/20/25) and S.P. 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 May 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: C.B. and S.P. (3/20/25).

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 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 28, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for C.B., A.H. (3/31/25) and S.P. (3/21/25).

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

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Reinspection visit 9 findings

Reinspection visit · March 21, 2025

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the prek room.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due March 20, 2025

S.K. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due March 21, 2025

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for C.B., A.H., S.K. and S.P., who was hired on 2/10/25, 2/10/25, 11/18/24 and 9/24/24.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due March 21, 2025

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due March 21, 2025

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages one year olds, were cared for by two 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

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: C.B. and S.P. (3/20/25).

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 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for C.B., A.H. (3/31/25) and S.P. (3/21/25).

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

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 10, 2025

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was not covered in the prek room.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

S.K. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.D. (8.75), S.G. (1.75), H.H. (5.5), A.P. (1), S.P. (1), C.S. (.25), C.Z. (2).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for C.B., A.H., S.K. and S.P., who was hired on 2/10/25, 2/10/25, 11/18/24 and 9/24/24.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

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

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages one year olds, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by two 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.B., S.K. and S.P. 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: C.B. and S.P.

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 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for C.B., A.H. and S.P.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 12, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due September 26, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.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 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due October 15, 2024

L.C., A.F., A.P. and A.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 31, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.C., M.N., A.N., A.P., A.P. and C.Z. 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 October 31, 2024

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: L.C., A.P. and C.Z.

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 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 12, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., C.F., A.N., A.P. and A.P.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due October 31, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.B.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 5, 2024

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets weren't covered in the prek room and 2 year old room.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 baskets of sunscreen,and bug spray containers and 2 tubes of diaper ointment. The item(s) was/were located on top of the cubby shelves in the school age room within reach of school age children and below the changing table in the 3 year old room that wasn't locked.

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 September 5, 2024

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

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

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.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 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

L.C., A.F., A.P. and A.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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

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: L.C., A.P. and C.Z.

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 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.F., C.F., A.N., A.P. and A.P.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.B.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 2, 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 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due April 17, 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.F. (6.75)(3/21/24), M.S. (5.75)(4/17/24) and C.W. (4)(4/8/24).

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

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Reinspection visit 7 findings

Reinspection visit · March 28, 2024

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due March 21, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.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 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due March 21, 2024

H.H. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due March 21, 2024

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.H. (3).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 28, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.K. 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 March 28, 2024

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: S.K.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 7, 2024

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 March 7, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the upstairs staff area was not locked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.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 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

H.H. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: H.H. (3).

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

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.F. (6.75), M.S. (11.50) and C.W. (9.25).

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

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

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

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 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 18, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G. (11/27/23), H.H., S.K., S.G. (11/27/23).

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

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings

Supplemental visit · January 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due January 3, 2024

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: M.S. (needs 4.5 clock hours)(as of 11/20/23 only need 30 min.).

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G. (11/27/23), H.H., S.K., S.G. (11/27/23).

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

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

Nov 2023 Supplemental visit 16 findings

Supplemental visit · November 20, 2023

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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 14, 2023

The floors located in school-age room (rugs) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape residue and edges curling .

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 November 14, 2023

The walls located in pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door frame.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 14, 2023

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the bathroom of the toddler room.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 14, 2023

Furniture/equipment, shelves and chairs , in in pre-k room and gym was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due November 14, 2023

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.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 14, 2023

Outdoor equipment, toy bus , in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 14, 2023

Outdoor equipment, trike, in on playground was unsafe as evidenced by missing handle bar cover.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 14, 2023

S.G. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due November 14, 2023

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.G., H.H., S.K., S.G., who was hired on 7/11/2023, 8/21/2023, 9/5/2023, 81/2023.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due November 14, 2023

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

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 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 14, 2023

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.G., H.O. and S.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 reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due November 14, 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: H.G. and S.G.

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 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G., H.H., S.K., S.G.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 14, 2023

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for All staff 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.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 18 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 11, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A&D, Aquaphor and Desitin diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located on top of plastic drawers.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Outdoor equipment, toy bus , in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for All staff 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 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The floors located in school-age room (rugs) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape residue and edges curling .

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 September 11, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The ceilings located in toddler room and two's bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vent covers.

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 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The walls located in pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on door frame.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Outdoor equipment, trike, in on playground was unsafe as evidenced by missing handle bar cover.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Furniture/equipment, shelves and chairs , in in pre-k room and gym was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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: M.S. (needs 4.5 clock hours).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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

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 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.G., H.H., S.K., S.G., who was hired on 7/11/2023, 8/21/2023, 9/5/2023, 81/2023.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

S.G. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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: H.G. and S.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 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.G., H.O. and S.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 reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.G., H.H., S.K., S.G.

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

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 554-4949

Website: littlelearninglodge.com
Address: 816 NW Commerce Dr
License: 002794561, 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
Website — Checked July 2026 littlelearninglodge.com
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

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.