Kansas City · Licensed family home

McCray, Stephanie C

Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 18 of its 26 licensing inspections since November 2023.

Of the 46 Kansas City-area family homes with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this home did. 43% had rules cited at all of them.

Licensing inspections

Sep 17, 20264 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the bottom of the fence on the north side was bent.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner . The item(s) was/were located under the bathroom sink in a cabinet with plastic safety latches that were not working.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Stephanie McCray, B.T., and M.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Aug 19, 20263 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the bottom of the fence on the north side was bent.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Stephanie McCray, B.T., and M.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 24, 20261 citation

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of dog probiotics and dog treats. The item(s) was/were located on the fireplace mantel.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

Jun 24, 2026No rules cited

May 27, 2026No rules cited

Apr 29, 20261 citation

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of Lysol and bottle of bleach water. The item(s) was/were located on the diaper table.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

Mar 27, 2026No rules cited

Feb 24, 2026No rules cited

Jan 29, 2026No rules cited

Dec 12, 2025No rules cited

Nov 19, 2025No rules cited

Oct 23, 2025No rules cited

Sep 12, 20257 citations

“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by all play equipment was stored in a separate room from where the children are cared for.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for library and language activities. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for music and rhythm activities. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for science activities and sensory experiences. The facility needed an additional 3 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095

3 more from this inspection

“The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional 3 item(s) in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095

Aug 20, 20257 citations

“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by all play equipment was stored in a separate room from where the children are cared for.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for library and language activities. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for music and rhythm activities. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for science activities and sensory experiences. The facility needed an additional 3 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095

3 more from this inspection

“The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional 3 item(s) in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.”
5 CSR 25-400.095

Jul 18, 20252 citations

“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-400.085
“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom (one corrected - 6/25).”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)

Jun 25, 20253 citations

“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light fixture/fan missing globe leaving two lightbulbs exposed (in approved childcare room).”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner disks. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom (one corrected - 6/25).”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)

May 23, 202511 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 15+ prescription medications (with medication inside), rubbing alcohol, fingernail polish remover, adult purse, bleach, laundry detergent, multiple bottles of personal care items. The item(s) was/were located on the lower level unlicensed space where a child was unsupervised.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children present. CI B. explained to the provider that she needs to disenroll children immediately. The Provider stated she wasn’t sure what to tell the parents and the CI suggested she be honest with them.”
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18)
“All floors of a building used for child care were not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by child found on the lower level that has not been approved by fire inspector.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 1.
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to provider's bedroom and a (non related) 5 year old child was found in unlicensed space by themselves (no adult present) on the lower level where the provider had put him. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before. On May 21, 2025, CI B. and Stephanie McCray spoke on the phone. Stephanie said he would arrive each morning at 5 a.m. (she is licensed for 24-hour care) and that her sister, who is a household member but not an assistant, would care for him in her living space downstairs until B., Stephanie’s assistant, arrives at 6 a.m. Stephanie arrives at 7 a.m. from her other job. CI B. explained that none of the children should be cared for by her sister since she is not an approved assistant and that children should not be in her sister’s living space since it is not approved childcare space. Her sister does have an eligibility letter since she is a household member.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E)

7 more from this inspection

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen, master bedroom, and lower level (all unapproved childcare space) - gate was put in place at CI B.'s insistence during inspection.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light fixture/fan missing globe leaving two lightbulbs exposed (in approved childcare room).”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an 8-month-old infant found sleeping in a baby swing with a blanket. The provider denied the infant was asleep. Provider was told to remove the child and to place infant in approved sleeping equipment, the provider did not remove the child from the swing. Prior to the CI completing the inspection the child did wake up.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 9 children over age two were cared for by 1 (Stephanie McCray) caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A)
“A caregiver exhibited behavior that did not show the individual to be of good character and intent and qualified to provide care to children as evidenced by Stephanie McCray lied to CI B. repeatedly (upon arrival, when doing the initial count, and when CI began to look at unlicensed space) stating only 10 children were present in the home. CI B. counted 10 children then an 11th child (age 4) entered the room needing assistance with toileting. Provider stated there were no other children present in the home. CI B. did a walk-through of the unlicensed space of the home and found a 12th child (age 5) in the basement/lower level of the home alone. The Provider said multiple times to CI B. I'm sorry and I know I am in trouble now.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (D)
“Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by one 5 year-old-child was found on the lower level in unlicensed space without any adult supervision. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before. The child came upstairs and joined the children upstairs prior to CI completing the inspection.”
5 CSR 25-400.175

May 22, 202510 citations

“All floors of a building used for child care were not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by child found on the lower level that has not been approved by fire inspector.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 1.
“The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children present. CI B. explained to the provider that she needs to disenroll children immediately. The Provider stated she wasn’t sure what to tell the parents and the CI suggested she be honest with them.”
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light fixture/fan missing globe leaving two lightbulbs exposed (in approved childcare room).”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to provider's bedroom and a (non related) 5 year old child was found in unlicensed space by themselves (no adult present) on the lower level where the provider had put him. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before. On May 21, 2025, CI B. and Stephanie McCray spoke on the phone. Stephanie said he would arrive each morning at 5 a.m. (she is licensed for 24-hour care) and that her sister, who is a household member but not an assistant, would care for him in her living space downstairs until B., Stephanie’s assistant, arrives at 6 a.m. Stephanie arrives at 7 a.m. from her other job. CI B. explained that none of the children should be cared for by her sister since she is not an approved assistant and that children should not be in her sister’s living space since it is not approved childcare space. Her sister does have an eligibility letter since she is a household member.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E)

6 more from this inspection

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 15+ prescription medications (with medication inside), rubbing alcohol, fingernail polish remover, adult purse, bleach, laundry detergent, multiple bottles of personal care items. The item(s) was/were located on the lower level unlicensed space where a child was unsupervised.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an 8-month-old infant found sleeping in a baby swing with a blanket. The provider denied the infant was asleep. Provider was told to remove the child and to place infant in approved sleeping equipment, the provider did not remove the child from the swing. Prior to the CI completing the inspection the child did wake up.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“A caregiver exhibited behavior that did not show the individual to be of good character and intent and qualified to provide care to children as evidenced by Stephanie McCray lied to CI B. repeatedly (upon arrival, when doing the initial count, and when CI began to look at unlicensed space) stating only 10 children were present in the home. CI B. counted 10 children then an 11th child (age 4) entered the room needing assistance with toileting. Provider stated there were no other children present in the home. CI B. did a walk-through of the unlicensed space of the home and found a 12th child (age 5) in the basement/lower level of the home alone. The Provider said multiple times to CI B. I'm sorry and I know I am in trouble now.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (D)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 9 children over age two were cared for by 1 (Stephanie McCray) caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A)
“Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by one 5 year-old-child was found on the lower level in unlicensed space without any adult supervision. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before. The child came upstairs and joined the children upstairs prior to CI completing the inspection.”
5 CSR 25-400.175

May 20, 202510 citations

“The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children present. CI B. explained to the provider that she needs to disenroll children immediately. The Provider stated she wasn’t sure what to tell the parents and the CI suggested she be honest with them.”
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18)
“All floors of a building used for child care were not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by child found on the lower level that has not been approved by fire inspector.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 1.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 15+ prescription medications, rubbing alcohol, fingernail polish remover, adult purse, bleach, laundry detergent, multiple bottles of personal care items. The item(s) was/were located on the lower level unlicensed space where a child was unsupervised.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to provider's bedroom and a 5 year old child was found in unlicensed space on the lower level where provider had put him. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E)

6 more from this inspection

“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light fixture/fan missing globe leaving two lightbulbs exposed (in approved childcare room).”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an 8-month-old infant found sleeping in a baby swing with a blanket. The provider denied the infant was asleep. Provider was told to remove the child and to place infant in approved sleeping equipment, the provider did not remove the child from the swing. Prior to the CI completing the inspection the child did wake up.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 9 children over age two were cared for by 1 (Stephanie McCray) caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A)
“A caregiver exhibited behavior that did not show the individual to be of good character and intent and qualified to provide care to children as evidenced by Stephanie McCray lied to CI B. repeatedly (upon arrival, when doing the initial count, and when CI began to look at unlicensed space) stating only 10 children were present in the home. CI B. counted 10 children then an 11th child (age 4) entered the room needing assistance with toileting. Provider stated there were no other children present in the home. CI B. did a walk-through of the unlicensed space of the home and found a 12th child (age 5) in the basement/lower level of the home alone. The Provider said multiple times to CI B. I'm sorry and I know I am in trouble now.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (D)
“Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by one 5 year-old-child was found on the lower level in unlicensed space without any adult supervision. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before. The child came upstairs and joined the children upstairs prior to CI completing the inspection.”
5 CSR 25-400.175
“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)

Feb 28, 20251 citation

“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)

Feb 4, 20253 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.R. (household member) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: B.T. needs 1.5 hours and Stephanie McCray needs 0.5 hour (compliant 11/22/24).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for household member M.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Nov 22, 20245 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.R. (household member) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“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: B.T. needs 1.5 hours and Stephanie McCray needs 0.5 hour (compliant 11/22/24).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were not on file for household member M.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Aug 15, 20246 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.R. (household member) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by gate was not in place to keep children out of living room, kitchen, and the rest of the house.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E)
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)

2 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: B.T. needs 1.5 hours and Stephanie McCray needs 0.5 hour.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for household member M.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jun 13, 20243 citations

“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one broken outlet plate.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two outlet covers missing from an outlet.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“The ceilings located in the daycare room was/were not clean as evidenced by dust/dirt build-up on two ceiling fans.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.

Feb 21, 20245 citations

“The ceilings located in the daycare room was/were not clean as evidenced by dust/dirt build-up on two ceiling fans.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: prescription medication . The item(s) was/were located in baggie on couch.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one broken outlet plate.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: spray disinfectant. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

1 more from this inspection

“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two outlet covers missing from an outlet.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)

Nov 28, 20231 citation

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 17, 2026
On file: 26 visits since November 2023 — 8 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 17, 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 Close supervision visit 4 findings

Close supervision visit · September 17, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 14, 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the bottom of the fence on the north side was bent.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 17, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner . The item(s) was/were located under the bathroom sink in a cabinet with plastic safety latches that were not working.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for Stephanie McCray, B.T., and M.R.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 19, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for Stephanie McCray, B.T., and M.R.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · July 24, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due July 24, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of dog probiotics and dog treats. The item(s) was/were located on the fireplace mantel.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

May 2026 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Apr 2026 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · April 29, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due April 29, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of Lysol and bottle of bleach water. The item(s) was/were located on the diaper table.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring 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 nothing cited State record

Oct 2025 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Sep 2025 Close supervision visit 7 findings

Close supervision visit · September 12, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1 · Correction due September 12, 2025

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by all play equipment was stored in a separate room from where the children are cared for.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2 E · Correction due September 12, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for library and language activities. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2 F · Correction due September 12, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for music and rhythm activities. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2 H · Correction due September 12, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for science activities and sensory experiences. The facility needed an additional 3 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1 A · Correction due September 5, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1 C · Correction due September 12, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional 3 item(s) in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1 D · Correction due September 12, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 20, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by all play equipment was stored in a separate room from where the children are cared for.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2 E

The facility did not meet requirements for library and language activities. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2 F

The facility did not meet requirements for music and rhythm activities. The facility needed an additional 4 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2 H

The facility did not meet requirements for science activities and sensory experiences. The facility needed an additional 3 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1 A

The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1 C

The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional 3 item(s) in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1 D

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Close supervision visit 2 findings

Close supervision visit · July 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. · Correction due July 18, 2025

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

Required correction: The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due July 18, 2025

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom (one corrected - 6/25).

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · June 25, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 25, 2025

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light fixture/fan missing globe leaving two lightbulbs exposed (in approved childcare room).

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

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 25, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner disks. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom (one corrected - 6/25).

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

State licensing record

May 2025 Close supervision visit 11 findings

Close supervision visit · May 23, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due May 23, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 15+ prescription medications (with medication inside), rubbing alcohol, fingernail polish remover, adult purse, bleach, laundry detergent, multiple bottles of personal care items. The item(s) was/were located on the lower level unlicensed space where a child was unsupervised.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due May 23, 2025

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children present. CI B. explained to the provider that she needs to disenroll children immediately. The Provider stated she wasn’t sure what to tell the parents and the CI suggested she be honest with them.

Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due May 23, 2025

All floors of a building used for child care were not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by child found on the lower level that has not been approved by fire inspector.

Required correction: All floors shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due May 23, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to provider's bedroom and a (non related) 5 year old child was found in unlicensed space by themselves (no adult present) on the lower level where the provider had put him. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before. On May 21, 2025, CI B. and Stephanie McCray spoke on the phone. Stephanie said he would arrive each morning at 5 a.m. (she is licensed for 24-hour care) and that her sister, who is a household member but not an assistant, would care for him in her living space downstairs until B., Stephanie’s assistant, arrives at 6 a.m. Stephanie arrives at 7 a.m. from her other job. CI B. explained that none of the children should be cared for by her sister since she is not an approved assistant and that children should not be in her sister’s living space since it is not approved childcare space. Her sister does have an eligibility letter since she is a household member.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due May 23, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen, master bedroom, and lower level (all unapproved childcare space) - gate was put in place at CI B.'s insistence during inspection.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light fixture/fan missing globe leaving two lightbulbs exposed (in approved childcare room).

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

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom.

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 G · Correction due May 23, 2025

An infant was observed sleeping in a/an 8-month-old infant found sleeping in a baby swing with a blanket. The provider denied the infant was asleep. Provider was told to remove the child and to place infant in approved sleeping equipment, the provider did not remove the child from the swing. Prior to the CI completing the inspection the child did wake up.

Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due May 23, 2025

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 9 children over age two were cared for by 1 (Stephanie McCray) caregiver(s).

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (D) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due May 23, 2025

A caregiver exhibited behavior that did not show the individual to be of good character and intent and qualified to provide care to children as evidenced by Stephanie McCray lied to CI B. repeatedly (upon arrival, when doing the initial count, and when CI began to look at unlicensed space) stating only 10 children were present in the home. CI B. counted 10 children then an 11th child (age 4) entered the room needing assistance with toileting. Provider stated there were no other children present in the home. CI B. did a walk-through of the unlicensed space of the home and found a 12th child (age 5) in the basement/lower level of the home alone. The Provider said multiple times to CI B. I'm sorry and I know I am in trouble now.

Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

5 CSR 25-400.175 · Child Care Program (1) (A) 1 · Correction due May 23, 2025

Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by one 5 year-old-child was found on the lower level in unlicensed space without any adult supervision. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before. The child came upstairs and joined the children upstairs prior to CI completing the inspection.

Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

State licensing record

May 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · May 22, 2025

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process

The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.

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 25-400.105 (2)(A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2).

State licensing record

May 2025 Supplemental visit 10 findings

Supplemental visit · May 22, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

All floors of a building used for child care were not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by child found on the lower level that has not been approved by fire inspector.

Required correction: All floors shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal.

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process

Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by light fixture/fan missing globe leaving two lightbulbs exposed (in approved childcare room).

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

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets without electrical plates in bathroom.

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 G

Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (D) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 9 children over age two were cared for by 1 (Stephanie McCray) caregiver(s).

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

5 CSR 25-400.175 · Child Care Program (1) (A) 1

Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

State licensing record

May 2025 Reinspection visit 10 findings

Reinspection visit · May 20, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process

Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

All floors of a building used for child care were not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by child found on the lower level that has not been approved by fire inspector.

Required correction: All floors shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 15+ prescription medications, rubbing alcohol, fingernail polish remover, adult purse, bleach, laundry detergent, multiple bottles of personal care items. The item(s) was/were located on the lower level unlicensed space where a child was unsupervised.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to provider's bedroom and a 5 year old child was found in unlicensed space on the lower level where provider had put him. CI B. informed the provider that the child found downstairs cannot stay downstairs and needs to come up with the rest of the children in the approved space. The Provider also stated that the child had been down there before.