Platte Woods · Childcare
Platte Woods UMC
- Licensed for 245 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since December 2023.
Licensing inspections
Dec 30, 20254 citations
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not signed by the parent or guardian enrolling the child.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.R. 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
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: vinegar and lysol. The item(s) was/were located under the sink between the infant rooms.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Dec 11, 20255 citations
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not signed by the parent or guardian enrolling the child.”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C)
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.R. 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
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: vinegar and lysol. The item(s) was/were located under the sink between the infant rooms.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 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)
1 more from this inspection
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Jan 10, 20254 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for M.M. 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 walls located in Room 56 Toddlers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of divets in playground surface that could be a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Dec 9, 202411 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for M.M. 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
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-300.080 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper Creams. The item(s) was/were located In Room 59, 60, 57, 50 and 51 on changing tables.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The walls located in Room 56 Toddlers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
7 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of divets in playground surface that could be a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the alligator teeter totter, was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer, dawn dishwashing soap, and lotion. The item(s) was/were located in Room 54 by sink that children use.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Wet one wipes. The item(s) was/were located Room 158 on top of shelf.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located Room 158 and 151 in unlocked drawer.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two 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)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Feb 13, 20247 citations
“A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by C.A., C.B., L.K., S.L., D.M., R.R. and H.S. did not have an acknowledgement in their file.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2)
“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): D.G., S.L., D.M., E.M., J.R., R.R. and H.S. did not have a FCSR screening .”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“The walls located various classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by laminate is peeling from cubbies attached to wall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the crib in the older nursery has paint coming off of crib rail.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
3 more from this inspection
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by restraints were not in plastic seats used by the Older 1's room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Dec 11, 202310 citations
“A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by E.A., K.F., D.G., M.J., E.M., R.N. and J.R. did not have an acknowledgement in their file.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2)
“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): D.G., S.L., D.M., E.M., J.R., R.R. and H.S. did not have a FCSR screening .”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)
“A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by C.A., C.B., L.K., S.L., D.M., R.R. and H.S. did not have an acknowledgement in their file.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lotion, hair spray, spray paint and adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and cabinets.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
6 more from this inspection
“The walls located various classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by laminate is peeling from cubbies attached to wall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by restraints were not in plastic seats used by the Older 1's room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the crib in the older nursery has paint coming off of crib rail.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one 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)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- December 30, 2025
- On file
- 6 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was December 18, 2025. 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.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 30, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due December 17, 2025
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not signed by the parent or guardian enrolling the child.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due December 17, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.R. 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 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 17, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: vinegar and lysol. The item(s) was/were located under the sink between the infant rooms.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due December 18, 2025
Requirements for sanitation 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.
Dec 2025 Annual visit 5 findings
Annual visit · December 11, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not signed by the parent or guardian enrolling the child.
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.R. 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 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: vinegar and lysol. The item(s) was/were located under the sink between the infant rooms.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due December 11, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 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.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation 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.
Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due December 16, 2024
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for M.M. 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 December 19, 2024
The walls located in Room 56 Toddlers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due December 19, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of divets in playground surface that could be a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due January 9, 2025
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Dec 2024 Annual visit 11 findings
Annual visit · December 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for M.M. 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 25-300.080 (2) (C) · Sanitation Requirements · Correction due December 9, 2024
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Required correction: Soap, paper towels or air dryer, and toilet paper shall be accessible.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 9, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper Creams. The item(s) was/were located In Room 59, 60, 57, 50 and 51 on changing tables.
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 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in Room 56 Toddlers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of divets in playground surface that could be a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due December 9, 2024
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the alligator teeter totter, was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 9, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer, dawn dishwashing soap, and lotion. The item(s) was/were located in Room 54 by sink that children use.
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 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 9, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Wet one wipes. The item(s) was/were located Room 158 on top of shelf.
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 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 9, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located Room 158 and 151 in unlocked drawer.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due December 9, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two 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.
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 was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 13, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due January 4, 2024
A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by C.A., C.B., L.K., S.L., D.M., R.R. and H.S. did not have an acknowledgement in their file.
Required correction: All caregivers shall review the rules as required.
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due January 4, 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): D.G., S.L., D.M., E.M., J.R., R.R. and H.S. did not have a FCSR screening .
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 4, 2024
The walls located various classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by laminate is peeling from cubbies attached to wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 19, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the crib in the older nursery has paint coming off of crib rail.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 15, 2023
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by restraints were not in plastic seats used by the Older 1's room.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due January 12, 2024
Requirements for sanitation 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.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due February 8, 2024
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.
Dec 2023 Annual visit 10 findings
Annual visit · December 11, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due December 11, 2023
A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by E.A., K.F., D.G., M.J., E.M., R.N. and J.R. did not have an acknowledgement in their file.
Required correction: All caregivers shall review the rules as required.
5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements
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): D.G., S.L., D.M., E.M., J.R., R.R. and H.S. did not have a FCSR screening .
Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-300.040 (2) · Staffing Requirements
A caregiver has not reviewed the rules of this chapter as evidenced by C.A., C.B., L.K., S.L., D.M., R.R. and H.S. did not have an acknowledgement in their file.
Required correction: All caregivers shall review the rules as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 11, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lotion, hair spray, spray paint and adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and cabinets.
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 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located various classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by laminate is peeling from cubbies attached to wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by restraints were not in plastic seats used by the Older 1's room.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the crib in the older nursery has paint coming off of crib rail.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due December 11, 2023
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one 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.
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.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation 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.
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How they teach
Faith-based
“A Christ-Centered Environment Here, your child will learn to love others because Christ first loved them.”
What it costs
- Application fee
- $150
A day here
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Meals
- Parents send a cold lunch daily (with ice pack); lunches are not microwaved
- Outdoors
- All classes except the nursery spend a portion of the day outside, weather permitting
- Sleep
- Naptime starts around 12:45 for Ones and Twos (crib sheet/blanket required); 3-year-olds do not nap; a child who won't sleep or lay quietly may need to be picked up
- Diapers
- Parents supply diapers/pull-ups; each child needs at least 3 per day
- Updates for parents
- Uses the Brightwheel app for parent communication, updates, and payment records
- Schedule
- Pre-K offered in 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day options; extended care available before/after main hours
- Closed
- 14 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
Closed Sept 7, Sept 25, Oct 16, Oct 29-30, Nov 2, Nov 25-27, Dec 21-Jan 4, Jan 18, Feb 15-16, Mar 11 (Pre-K only, conferences), Mar 12, Mar 29-Apr 2, Apr 23 (2026-2027 school year), plus inclement weather and church/director-mandated closures
Policies
- Special needs
- Not equipped or staffed to handle special needs children; refers families to their school district's Special Needs Preschool program
Details
- Website
- plattewoodschurch.org
- Address
- 7310 NW Prairie View Rd
- License
- 000648419, active
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks - Pre-K
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All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach plattewoodschurch.org
What it costs
- Application fee plattewoodschurch.org/…/Sunbeams-Preschool-Handbook.pdf
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Diapers, Schedule, Closed plattewoodschurch.org/…/Sunbeams-Preschool-Handbook.pdf
- Updates for parents, Hours plattewoodschurch.org
Policies
- Special needs plattewoodschurch.org/…/Sunbeams-Preschool-Handbook.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website plattewoodschurch.org
- Ages they serve plattewoodschurch.org