Blue Springs · Licensed center
Montessori Children's House of Blue Springs, Inc.
- Medium Montessori center, licensed for 100 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 15 of its 17 licensing inspections since November 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
Jul 17, 20262 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Jul 13, 20261 citation
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Mar 2, 20265 citations
“A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by On February 12, 2026, Caregiver D.W. was holding Child A on her lap with his face down towards the ground. Child A requested to go to the bathroom. She believed Child A didn’t need to use the bathroom and was just trying to find a reason to be released from her hold. Child A ended up wetting himself while she held him on her lap..”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: L.M. L.N.) needs 3.75 additional hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by D.W. stated that Child A (5 years old) would become combative by hitting and kicking caregivers and would need to be restrained. She would hold Child A in her lap with her arms wrapped around Child A to keep him calm. She would use her legs to secure Child A’s legs. She would continue to hold Child A until he calmed down. Caregiver A.H. stated that after seeing D. restrain Child A for becoming combative that she would also restrain Child A if needed. From a sitting position she would hold Child A between her legs with her arms wrapped around Child A in a safety jacket hold until Child A would calm down..”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 3.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.N. L.M.), A.H.B.), P.D., L.H., D.W. and K.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
1 more from this inspection
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Feb 20, 20265 citations
“A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by On February 12, 2026, Caregiver D.W. was holding Child A on her lap with his face down towards the ground. Child A requested to go to the bathroom. She believed Child A didn’t need to use the bathroom and was just trying to find a reason to be released from her hold. Child A ended up wetting himself while she held him on her lap..”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: L.M. L.N.) needs 3.75 additional hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by D.W. stated that Child A (5 years old) would become combative by hitting and kicking caregivers and would need to be restrained. She would hold Child A in her lap with her arms wrapped around Child A to keep him calm. She would use her legs to secure Child A’s legs. She would continue to hold Child A until he calmed down. Caregiver A.H. stated that after seeing D. restrain Child A for becoming combative that she would also restrain Child A if needed. From a sitting position she would hold Child A between her legs with her arms wrapped around Child A in a safety jacket hold until Child A would calm down..”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 3.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.N. L.M.), A.H.B.), P.D., L.H., D.W. and K.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
1 more from this inspection
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 7, 20253 citations
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: L.M. L.N.) needs 3.75 additional hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.N. L.M.), A.H.B.), P.D., L.H., D.W. and K.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Sep 16, 20252 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Aug 26, 20252 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Aug 18, 20251 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Mar 14, 20253 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.”
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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: K.L. needs 2 hours and L.N. needs 4 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 13, 20249 citations
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
5 more from this inspection
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by space being utilized for outdoor play did not have car stops, bollards or another device that was designed to stop vehicles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 17 children age 2-6 years were playing in the back parking lot. The parking lot was not fenced giving children access to the side and front parking lots as well as the field and wooded area behind the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (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 outdoor play area was not fenced.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.”
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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: K.L. needs 2 hours and L.N. needs 4 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Aug 16, 20244 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by space being utilized for outdoor play did not have car stops, bollards or another device that was designed to stop vehicles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 17 children age 2-6 years were playing in the back parking lot. The parking lot was not fenced giving children access to the side and front parking lots as well as the field and wooded area behind the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (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 outdoor play area was not fenced.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
May 7, 20244 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by space being utilized for outdoor play did not have car stops, bollards or another device that was designed to stop vehicles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 17 children age 2-6 years were playing in the back parking lot. The parking lot was not fenced giving children access to the side and front parking lots as well as the field and wooded area behind the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (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 outdoor play area was not fenced.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
Mar 12, 20241 citation
“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: L.N.M. needs 8 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Feb 6, 202410 citations
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: L.N.M. needs 8 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: D.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
6 more from this inspection
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.B. 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.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“A medical examination report was not on file within 30 days of admission and there was no parent's signed religious objection.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for D.B. and S.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 6, 202316 citations
“Criminal background check results were not on file for D.B. and S.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
12 more from this inspection
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: D.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“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: L.N.M. needs 8 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.B. 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.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“A medical examination report was not on file within 30 days of admission and there was no parent's signed religious objection.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (C)
“3 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“3 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- July 17, 2026
- On file
- 17 visits since November 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was March 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.
Jul 2026 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · July 17, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Jul 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · July 13, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Mar 2026 Reinspection visit 5 findings
Reinspection visit · March 2, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E) · Personnel · Correction due March 2, 2026
A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by On February 12, 2026, Caregiver D.W. was holding Child A on her lap with his face down towards the ground. Child A requested to go to the bathroom. She believed Child A didn’t need to use the bathroom and was just trying to find a reason to be released from her hold. Child A ended up wetting himself while she held him on her lap..
Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 2, 2026
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: L.M. L.N.) needs 3.75 additional hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 3. · Child Care Program · Correction due March 2, 2026
Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by D.W. stated that Child A (5 years old) would become combative by hitting and kicking caregivers and would need to be restrained. She would hold Child A in her lap with her arms wrapped around Child A to keep him calm. She would use her legs to secure Child A’s legs. She would continue to hold Child A until he calmed down. Caregiver A.H. stated that after seeing D. restrain Child A for becoming combative that she would also restrain Child A if needed. From a sitting position she would hold Child A between her legs with her arms wrapped around Child A in a safety jacket hold until Child A would calm down..
Required correction: Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due March 2, 2026
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.N. L.M.), A.H.B.), P.D., L.H., D.W. and K.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 2, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Feb 2026 Supplemental visit 5 findings
Supplemental visit · February 20, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (E) · Personnel
A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by On February 12, 2026, Caregiver D.W. was holding Child A on her lap with his face down towards the ground. Child A requested to go to the bathroom. She believed Child A didn’t need to use the bathroom and was just trying to find a reason to be released from her hold. Child A ended up wetting himself while she held him on her lap..
Required correction: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: L.M. L.N.) needs 3.75 additional hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (C) 3. · Child Care Program
Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by D.W. stated that Child A (5 years old) would become combative by hitting and kicking caregivers and would need to be restrained. She would hold Child A in her lap with her arms wrapped around Child A to keep him calm. She would use her legs to secure Child A’s legs. She would continue to hold Child A until he calmed down. Caregiver A.H. stated that after seeing D. restrain Child A for becoming combative that she would also restrain Child A if needed. From a sitting position she would hold Child A between her legs with her arms wrapped around Child A in a safety jacket hold until Child A would calm down..
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 L.N. L.M.), A.H.B.), P.D., L.H., D.W. and K.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: L.M. L.N.) needs 3.75 additional hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for L.N. L.M.), A.H.B.), P.D., L.H., D.W. and K.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 16, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 5, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 15, 2025
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Aug 2025 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · August 26, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Aug 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · August 18, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 14, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 14, 2025
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: K.L. needs 2 hours and L.N. needs 4 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 14, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 13, 2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 13, 2024
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 13, 2024
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 13, 2024
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 · Correction due November 13, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by space being utilized for outdoor play did not have car stops, bollards or another device that was designed to stop vehicles.
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 November 13, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 17 children age 2-6 years were playing in the back parking lot. The parking lot was not fenced giving children access to the side and front parking lots as well as the field and wooded area behind the facility.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 13, 2024
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 outdoor play area was not fenced.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
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 fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
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: K.L. needs 2 hours and L.N. needs 4 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 4 findings
Supplemental visit · August 16, 2024
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 space being utilized for outdoor play did not have car stops, bollards or another device that was designed to stop vehicles.
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 17 children age 2-6 years were playing in the back parking lot. The parking lot was not fenced giving children access to the side and front parking lots as well as the field and wooded area behind the facility.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
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 outdoor play area was not fenced.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
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 fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 7, 2024
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 space being utilized for outdoor play did not have car stops, bollards or another device that was designed to stop vehicles.
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 17 children age 2-6 years were playing in the back parking lot. The parking lot was not fenced giving children access to the side and front parking lots as well as the field and wooded area behind the facility.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
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 outdoor play area was not fenced.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
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 fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Mar 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 12, 2024
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: L.N.M. needs 8 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Feb 2024 Supplemental visit 10 findings
Supplemental visit · February 6, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2023
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2023
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel
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: L.N.M. needs 8 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due November 15, 2023
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: D.B.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due November 15, 2023
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due November 15, 2023
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 15, 2023
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.B. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due November 15, 2023
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: D.B.
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) (C) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 15, 2023
A medical examination report was not on file within 30 days of admission and there was no parent's signed religious objection.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2023
Criminal background check results were not on file for D.B. and S.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 16 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 6, 2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for D.B. and S.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 6, 2023
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 6, 2023
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 6, 2023
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
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: D.B.
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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: L.N.M. needs 8 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.B. 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.B.
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) (C) · Medical Examination Reports
A medical examination report was not on file within 30 days of admission and there was no parent's signed religious objection.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 6, 2023
3 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 6, 2023
3 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 6, 2023
2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
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How they teach
Montessori
“The Montessori education encompasses a philosophy that recognizes and respects a child's need to develop naturally and fully at his or her own pace. We use traditional Montessori materials in addition to tailor-made equipment. The Montessori Method appreciates and respects each child as an individual, allowing him to learn at his own level and ability.”
Details
- Website
- thinkmontessori.com
- Address
- 1850 NE Us 40 Hwy
- License
- 001707586, active
- Established
- 2002
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From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website thinkmontessori.com
- Established thinkmontessori.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.