Kansas City · Licensed center

Mackids Learning Academy

Large center, licensed for 144 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 11 of its 15 licensing inspections since September 2023.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.

Licensing inspections

Apr 9, 202611 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for the owner of the facility within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“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: K.A. needs 2.5 hours, B.B. needs 3.5 hours, P.B. needs 1 hour, T.C. needs 3 hours, K.D. needs 6 hours, J.O. needs 2 hours, and C.Y. needs 2 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

7 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.F., R.L., J.S. and L.T. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: D.F., R.L., J.S., and L.T.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 5/23/22.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.B., J.D., B.H., R.L., J.W., D.M. and C.Y.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Mar 2, 2026No rules cited

Jan 14, 2026No rules cited

Dec 18, 2025No rules cited

Nov 24, 20251 citation

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 5 gallons of paint. The item(s) was/were located on the ground in the astronauts room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

Sep 17, 20252 citations

“Physical punishment was used as evidenced by a teacher, Z.K., was in classroom L. The class was trying to go outside around 11 am today and a child, age 2, was not listening when called multiple times. Z. went over and yanked the childs arm to get the child to listen and move outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 7.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.O.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Sep 11, 20255 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.J. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches at the bottom of the fence off the ground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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: E.F.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Physical punishment was used as evidenced by a teacher, Z.K., was in classroom L. The class was trying to go outside around 11 am today and a child, age 2, was not listening when called multiple times. Z. went over and yanked the childs arm to get the child to listen and move outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 7.

1 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.O.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Apr 9, 20254 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.J. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches at the bottom of the fence off the ground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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: E.F.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for B.B., K.H., and J.O.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Oct 21, 2024No rules cited

Oct 16, 20244 citations

“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.W. needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.S. and A.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: B.M. and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B. and E.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 22, 202410 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The floors located in room I and in room J (purple walls) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Room I had chipping paint by the egg shaped windows and room J had chipping paint on the far left wall after the egg shaped windows.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, Play washer and dryer, in room K was not in good condition as evidenced by the play handle falling off and creating an opening children's fingers could get stuck or poked.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

6 more from this inspection

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.H., A.M., and A.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.S. and A.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: B.M. and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 5/23/22.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B. and E.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“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.W. needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Apr 2, 202410 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The floors located in room I and in room J (purple walls) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Room I had chipping paint by the egg shaped windows and room J had chipping paint on the far left wall after the egg shaped windows.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, Play washer and dryer, in room K was not in good condition as evidenced by the play handle falling off and creating an opening children's fingers could get stuck or poked.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

6 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: E.A. needs 3 hours, M.H. needs 2 hours, M.H. needs 1 hour, S.M. needs 12 hours, M.P. needs 8 hours, A.W. needs 2 hours, and J.W. needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.H., A.M., and A.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.E., K.H., T.M., J.O., E.R., A.S., K.S., G.S., T.W., A.W., and A.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.E., K.H., B.M., T.M., J.O., E.R., A.S., K.S., T.W., and A.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 5/23/22.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B., A.B., E.R., A.S., and T.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Nov 1, 20236 citations

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Residue on the floor in the Scientist room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The walls located Robotics was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue wall.”
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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: E.A. needs 7 hours, B.B. needs 8 hours, M.H. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 7 hours, S.M. needs 9 hours, B.M. needs 12 hours,M.P. needs 8 hours, K.S. needs 7 hours,.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

2 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.A., E.B., D.B., A.B., B.B., and K.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: E.A., E.B., D.B., B.B., and K.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Oct 10, 20238 citations

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Residue on the floor in the Scientist room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The walls located Robotics was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

4 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by bolts for sandbox are rusted.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: E.A. needs 7 hours, B.B. needs 8 hours, M.H. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 7 hours, S.M. needs 9 hours, B.M. needs 12 hours,M.P. needs 8 hours, K.S. needs 7 hours,.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.A., E.B., D.B., A.B., B.B., and K.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: E.A., E.B., D.B., B.B., and K.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Sep 19, 20239 citations

“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 5/23/22.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: D.B., B.B., V.H., Z.K., S.M., M.R., L.W., K.S., A.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (8)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)

5 more from this inspection

“The walls located Robotics was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by bolts for sandbox are rusted.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: E.A. needs 7 hours, B.B. needs 8 hours, K.F. needs 12 hours, M.H. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 7 hours, M.K. needs 10 hours, S.M. needs 9 hours, B.M. needs 12 hours,M.P. needs 8 hours, M.R. needs 8 hours, K.S. needs 7 hours,.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.A., E.B., N.B., D.B., A.B., B.B., D.D., K.F., V.H., M.M., A.N., L.W., K.S., A.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: E.A., E.B., N.B., D.B., B.B., V.H., M.M., A.N., L.W., K.S., and A.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: April 9, 2026
On file: 15 visits since September 2023 — 4 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was November 24, 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 11 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 9, 2026

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

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for the owner of the facility within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B.

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 25-500.102 (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: K.A. needs 2.5 hours, B.B. needs 3.5 hours, P.B. needs 1 hour, T.C. needs 3 hours, K.D. needs 6 hours, J.O. needs 2 hours, and C.Y. needs 2 hours.

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 D.F., R.L., J.S. and L.T. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: D.F., R.L., J.S., and L.T.

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 (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 5/23/22.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.T.

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

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

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.B., J.D., B.H., R.L., J.W., D.M. and C.Y.

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 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Jan 2026 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Dec 2025 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Nov 2025 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · November 24, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 24, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 5 gallons of paint. The item(s) was/were located on the ground in the astronauts room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · October 17, 2025

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

Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

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)(C)6. · Child Care Program

Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior shall be used with infants and toddlers.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. · Child Care Program

Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 17, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 7. · Child Care Program · Correction due September 17, 2025

Physical punishment was used as evidenced by a teacher, Z.K., was in classroom L. The class was trying to go outside around 11 am today and a child, age 2, was not listening when called multiple times. Z. went over and yanked the childs arm to get the child to listen and move outside.

Required correction: Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due September 17, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.O.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Supplemental visit 5 findings

Supplemental visit · September 11, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 15, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.J. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 18, 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches at the bottom of the fence off the ground.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due April 10, 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: E.F.

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

5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 7. · Child Care Program

Required correction: Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.O.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 9, 2025

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.J. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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: E.F.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for B.B., K.H., and J.O.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 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: A.W. needs 1 hour.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due September 4, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.S. and A.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due October 16, 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: B.M. and A.S.

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 September 17, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B. and E.R.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · August 6, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. · Child Care Program

No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. · Child Care Program

Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Supplemental visit 10 findings

Supplemental visit · July 22, 2024

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 9, 2024

The floors located in room I and in room J (purple walls) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Room I had chipping paint by the egg shaped windows and room J had chipping paint on the far left wall after the egg shaped windows.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 30, 2024

Furniture/equipment, Play washer and dryer, in room K was not in good condition as evidenced by the play handle falling off and creating an opening children's fingers could get stuck or poked.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due April 4, 2024

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

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 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due July 22, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.H., A.M., and A.W.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.S. and A.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: B.M. and A.S.

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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 3, 2024

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B. and E.R.

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

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: A.W. needs 1 hour.

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

State licensing record

May 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · May 31, 2024

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

Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. · Child Care Program

Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) · Health Care

In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 2, 2024

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, Play washer and dryer, in room K was not in good condition as evidenced by the play handle falling off and creating an opening children's fingers could get stuck or poked.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

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

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 (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: E.A. needs 3 hours, M.H. needs 2 hours, M.H. needs 1 hour, S.M. needs 12 hours, M.P. needs 8 hours, A.W. needs 2 hours, and J.W. needs 1 hour.

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 M.H., A.M., and A.W.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.E., K.H., T.M., J.O., E.R., A.S., K.S., G.S., T.W., A.W., and A.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.E., K.H., B.M., T.M., J.O., E.R., A.S., K.S., T.W., and A.W.

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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B., A.B., E.R., A.S., and T.W.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 1, 2023

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

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 10, 2023

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Residue on the floor in the Scientist room.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 10, 2023

The walls located Robotics was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue wall.

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 October 31, 2023

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: E.A. needs 7 hours, B.B. needs 8 hours, M.H. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 7 hours, S.M. needs 9 hours, B.M. needs 12 hours,M.P. needs 8 hours, K.S. needs 7 hours,.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 30, 2023

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.A., E.B., D.B., A.B., B.B., and K.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due October 30, 2023

A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: E.A., E.B., D.B., B.B., and K.S.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 10, 2023

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

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 19, 2023

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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

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

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Residue on the floor in the Scientist room.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

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

The walls located Robotics was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 10, 2023

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by bolts for sandbox are rusted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.A., E.B., D.B., A.B., B.B., and K.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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

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

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Supplemental visit 9 findings

Supplemental visit · September 19, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 19, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (8) · Records and Reports · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: D.B., B.B., V.H., Z.K., S.M., M.R., L.W., K.S., A.W.

Required correction: The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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

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 Robotics was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by bolts for sandbox are rusted.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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: E.A. needs 7 hours, B.B. needs 8 hours, K.F. needs 12 hours, M.H. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 10 hours, S.J. needs 7 hours, M.K. needs 10 hours, S.M. needs 9 hours, B.M. needs 12 hours,M.P. needs 8 hours, M.R. needs 8 hours, K.S. needs 7 hours,.

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

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 E.A., E.B., N.B., D.B., A.B., B.B., D.D., K.F., V.H., M.M., A.N., L.W., K.S., A.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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

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

State licensing record

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(816) 627-5721

Address: 9450 Ward Pkwy
License: 002941464, active

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Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.