Kansas City · Childcare
Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church
- Licensed for 80 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.
Licensing inspections
Feb 18, 20262 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for L.C. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Oct 9, 20252 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for L.C. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Oct 10, 20246 citations
“The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): K.A., M.K., and J.R.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage room door was standing open.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach, Desitin ointment, and stick up deodorizers. The item(s) was/were located unlocked changing table cabinet in boys bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the little tykes slide, was not in good condition as evidenced by cracking on the landing.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
2 more from this inspection
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by eight child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Six child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
Dec 15, 20233 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.A. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The floors located in inside play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing and or cracked tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the large swing and climbing piece, was not in good condition as evidenced by splintered wood on swing posts.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
Oct 11, 20234 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.A. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The floors located in inside play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing and or cracked tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the large swing and climbing piece, was not in good condition as evidenced by splintered wood on swing posts.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 2 child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- February 18, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was January 16, 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.
Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 18, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due October 28, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for L.C. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due January 16, 2026
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Oct 2025 Annual visit 2 findings
Annual visit · October 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for L.C. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Oct 2024 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · October 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due October 10, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): K.A., M.K., and J.R.
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due October 10, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage room door was standing open.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due October 10, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach, Desitin ointment, and stick up deodorizers. The item(s) was/were located unlocked changing table cabinet in boys bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due October 10, 2024
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the little tykes slide, was not in good condition as evidenced by cracking on the landing.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due October 10, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by eight child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due October 10, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Six child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 15, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due November 3, 2023
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.A. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due November 3, 2023
The floors located in inside play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing and or cracked tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due November 3, 2023
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the large swing and climbing piece, was not in good condition as evidenced by splintered wood on swing posts.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
Oct 2023 Annual visit 4 findings
Annual visit · October 11, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.A. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The floors located in inside play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing and or cracked tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the large swing and climbing piece, was not in good condition as evidenced by splintered wood on swing posts.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due October 11, 2023
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 2 child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
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How they teach
Developmental
“Our mission is to provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum for 3-5 year olds in a friendly, caring, faith-centered environment that nurtures a love for learning in each child.”
What it costs
From $370 a month
Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
- Half day
- $140 to $190 a month
A day here
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 3 days a week, school year
- Schedule
- half-day and full-day options
- Closed
- 6 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
Closed for Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, and Spring Break (per 2024-2025 school calendar)
Details
- Website
- pineridge.org
- Address
- 7600 NW Barry Rd
- License
- 001393399, active
- Ages they serve
- ages 3-5 years old
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All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach pineridge.org
What it costs
- Monthly tuition, Second price pineridge.org
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours, Calendar, Schedule pineridge.org
- Closed pineridge.org/…/Preschool School Calendar 2024-2025.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website pineridge.org
- Ages they serve pineridge.org