Oak Grove · Licensed center
Magic Kingdom, Inc.
- Medium play-based center, licensed for 88 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 11 of its 12 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
Sep 2, 20263 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black lining is coming up through the fall zone and creating a tripping hazard on the preschool playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: R.E.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.L.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Mar 24, 20264 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black lining was coming up from under the fall zone creating a tripping hazard in several areas of the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.
“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.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Mar 10, 20265 citations
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black lining was coming up from under the fall zone creating a tripping hazard in several areas of the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
1 more from this inspection
“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.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Sep 15, 20253 citations
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 5 inches in 2 areas at the bottom of the fence on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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.
“A.M. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Sep 9, 20253 citations
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 5 inches in 2 areas at the bottom of the fence on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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.
“A.M. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Mar 5, 20251 citation
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Mar 4, 20251 citation
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Oct 22, 20243 citations
“Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.L. and M.C. 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: M.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Sep 9, 20243 citations
“Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.L. and M.C. 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: M.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Nov 7, 20233 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by having the parking lot next to the outdoor playground fence with no car stops or bollards.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closet with hazardous materials unlocked and easily accessible in the closet and the staff bathroom. The closet and bathroom were located in an open space that children are allowed to be.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Sep 12, 20233 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by having the parking lot next to the outdoor playground fence with no car stops or bollards.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closet with hazardous materials unlocked and easily accessible in the closet and the staff bathroom. The closet and bathroom were located in an open space that children are allowed to be.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 2, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 2, 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 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black lining is coming up through the fall zone and creating a tripping hazard on the preschool playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due September 2, 2026
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: R.E.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.L.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 24, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 10, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black lining was coming up from under the fall zone creating a tripping hazard in several areas of the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 10, 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 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due March 13, 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: A.H.
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 10, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black lining was coming up from under the fall zone creating a tripping hazard in several areas of the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due March 10, 2026
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
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.H.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 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 5 inches in 2 areas at the bottom of the fence on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 15, 2025
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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due September 9, 2025
A.M. 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.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 5 inches in 2 areas at the bottom of the fence on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
A.M. 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.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due March 5, 2025
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · March 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D.
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 22, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 13, 2024
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 1, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.L. and M.C. 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 17, 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: M.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.L. and M.C. 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: M.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 7, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 2, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by having the parking lot next to the outdoor playground fence with no car stops or bollards.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 12, 2023
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closet with hazardous materials unlocked and easily accessible in the closet and the staff bathroom. The closet and bathroom were located in an open space that children are allowed to be.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 12, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by having the parking lot next to the outdoor playground fence with no car stops or bollards.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage closet with hazardous materials unlocked and easily accessible in the closet and the staff bathroom. The closet and bathroom were located in an open space that children are allowed to be.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
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How they teach
Play-based
“We believe play is a crucial aspect of early learning.”
Who cares for your child
Jamie Ballowe Ratliff (Owner / Director) twenty years there.
Of 360 Kansas City-area providers, 15 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of nineteen years.
Details
- Website
- magickingdominc.com
- Address
- 704 Salem
- License
- 000269427, active
- Established
- 1987
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Add what is missingSources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 magickingdominc.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff magickingdominc.com
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 magickingdominc.com
- Established — Checked July 2026 magickingdominc.com
Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.