Kansas City · Licensed center

Operation Breakthrough, Inc.

Small center, licensed for 24 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 18 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Sep 11, 20261 citation

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Jul 7, 20261 citation

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

May 11, 20261 citation

“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D)

Apr 27, 20262 citations in 2 reports

“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D)

A second state report dated the same day: 1 citation

“Furniture/equipment, wicker chair, in in central area was not in good condition as evidenced by the front left chair leg was bent inward so that only the edge of the foot touched the floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Apr 7, 20261 citation

“Furniture/equipment, wicker chair, in in central area was not in good condition as evidenced by the front left chair leg was bent inward so that only the edge of the foot touched the floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Nov 7, 20257 citations

“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 M.G., L.R., S.M., A.T., B.F., R.D., K.C., K.R. and mary Esselman within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: black box mouse traps. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the multipurpose room along the walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located next to the door to the director's offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the wall was present with a thin plastic covering that was not flush with the wall and held to the wall by neon green tape. The tape was coming off the wall at the edges and the plastic plate was able to be easily lifted from the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

3 more from this inspection

“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.M., A.T., K.R. and M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.T., K.R. and M.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: S.M., A.T., K.R. and M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Oct 15, 20259 citations

“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.G., L.R., S.M., A.T., B.F., R.D., K.C., K.R. and mary Esselman within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

5 more from this inspection

“The walls located next to the door to the director's offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the wall was present with a thin plastic covering that was not flush with the wall and held to the wall by neon green tape. The tape was coming off the wall at the edges and the plastic plate was able to be easily lifted from the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: black box mouse traps. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the multipurpose room along the walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.M., A.T., K.R. and M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.T., K.R. and M.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: S.M., A.T., K.R. and M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Oct 7, 202512 citations

“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)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

8 more from this inspection

“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.G., L.R., S.M., A.T., B.F., R.D., K.C., K.R. and mary Esselman within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: black box mouse traps. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the multipurpose room along the walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located next to the door to the director's offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the wall was present with a thin plastic covering that was not flush with the wall and held to the wall by neon green tape. The tape was coming off the wall at the edges and the plastic plate was able to be easily lifted from the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.M., A.T., K.R. and M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.T., K.R. and M.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: S.M., A.T., K.R. and M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Aug 6, 20252 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Jun 9, 20251 citation

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Mar 21, 20251 citation

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Feb 26, 20257 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

3 more from this inspection

“Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A)
“The facility did not review with staff disaster procedures in the various possible emergency situations.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (B) 2.
“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: R.M. (needs 2hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Oct 1, 20249 citations

“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)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

5 more from this inspection

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A)
“The facility did not review with staff disaster procedures in the various possible emergency situations.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (B) 2.
“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: R.M. (needs 2hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Sep 13, 20241 citation

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

May 3, 20242 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The walls located located behind door to offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Mar 4, 20245 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)
“The walls located located behind door to offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.B. needs 12 hours, R.M.D. needs 12 hours,V. WIlliams needs 12 hours,J.G. needs 7 hours, L.R. needs 12 hours and C.T. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff J.F., J.G., L.R., T.T., and C.T.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Feb 2, 202415 citations

“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)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

11 more from this inspection

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The walls located located behind door to offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.B. needs 12 hours, R.M.D. needs 12 hours,V. WIlliams needs 12 hours,J.G. needs 7 hours, L.R. needs 12 hours and C.T. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff J.F., J.G., L.R., T.T., and C.T.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were for RF and RD.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by for RF and RD immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)

Oct 23, 202315 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“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)

11 more from this inspection

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The walls located located behind door to offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.B. needs 12 hours, R.M.D. needs 12 hours,V. WIlliams needs 12 hours,J.G. needs 7 hours, L.R. needs 12 hours and C.T. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by there is no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff J.F., J.G., L.R., T.T., and C.T.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were for RF and RD.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by for RF and RD immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 11, 2026
On file: 18 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
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 verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 11, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 2, 2026

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · July 7, 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.

State licensing record

May 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · May 11, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due May 11, 2026

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · April 27, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · April 27, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 27, 2026

Furniture/equipment, wicker chair, in in central area was not in good condition as evidenced by the front left chair leg was bent inward so that only the edge of the foot touched the floor.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · April 7, 2026

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

Furniture/equipment, wicker chair, in in central area was not in good condition as evidenced by the front left chair leg was bent inward so that only the edge of the foot touched the floor.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 7, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 20, 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) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 7, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.G., L.R., S.M., A.T., B.F., R.D., K.C., K.R. and mary Esselman within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 7, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: black box mouse traps. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the multipurpose room along the walls.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 7, 2025

The walls located next to the door to the director's offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the wall was present with a thin plastic covering that was not flush with the wall and held to the wall by neon green tape. The tape was coming off the wall at the edges and the plastic plate was able to be easily lifted from the wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due November 7, 2025

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

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 7, 2025

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due November 7, 2025

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

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

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Supplemental visit 9 findings

Supplemental visit · October 15, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 8, 2025

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 October 10, 2025

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.G., L.R., S.M., A.T., B.F., R.D., K.C., K.R. and mary Esselman 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 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

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

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

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: black box mouse traps. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the multipurpose room along the walls.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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: S.M., A.T., K.R. and M.G.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 7, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 7, 2025

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 October 7, 2025

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 conducted.

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 October 7, 2025

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.G., L.R., S.M., A.T., B.F., R.D., K.C., K.R. and mary Esselman within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: black box mouse traps. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the multipurpose room along the walls.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

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

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: S.M., A.T., K.R. and M.G.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due October 7, 2025

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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

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

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

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

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

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

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Supplemental visit 2 findings

Supplemental visit · August 6, 2025

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.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · June 9, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · March 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 26, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 13, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 4, 2024

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 · Correction due May 13, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 17, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due November 4, 2024

Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due November 4, 2024

The facility did not review with staff disaster procedures in the various possible emergency situations.

Required correction: Facility must review emergency plan with staff as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due February 26, 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: R.M. (needs 2hours).

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

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · January 21, 2025

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

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

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

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)6. · Child Care Program

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

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

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

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 1, 2024

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

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) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

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

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The facility did not review with staff disaster procedures in the various possible emergency situations.

Required correction: Facility must review emergency plan with staff 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: R.M. (needs 2hours).

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

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · September 13, 2024

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

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 3, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 3, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 8, 2024

The walls located located behind door to offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 4, 2024

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

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 15, 2023

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

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

The walls located located behind door to offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 4, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: M.B. needs 12 hours, R.M.D. needs 12 hours,V. WIlliams needs 12 hours,J.G. needs 7 hours, L.R. needs 12 hours and C.T. needs 12 hours.

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

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff J.F., J.G., L.R., T.T., and C.T.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Supplemental visit 15 findings

Supplemental visit · February 2, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 20, 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 · Correction due November 17, 2023

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 17, 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) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 2, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation 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.

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

The walls located located behind door to offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due November 20, 2023

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 20, 2023

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff J.F., J.G., L.R., T.T., and C.T.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 20, 2023

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were for RF and RD.

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

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due November 20, 2023

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by for RF and RD immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 20, 2023

One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 20, 2023

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

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

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 15 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 23, 2023

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

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

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

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (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

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

The walls located located behind door to offices was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. .

The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by there is no approved director.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.

Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff J.F., J.G., L.R., T.T., and C.T.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

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

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by for RF and RD immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports

One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

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

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

State licensing record

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(816) 437-9745

Address: 3737 Troost Ave
License: 002601581, active

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State record

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

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