Kansas City · Licensed center
Primrose School of Ward Parkway
- Large center, licensed for 219 children.
- A Primrose Schools franchise. The brand is owned by Roark Capital, a private-equity firm.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 7 licensing inspections since March 2024.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 7 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
Aug 10, 20261 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Jan 6, 202612 citations
“Furniture/equipment, counter, in EP was not in good condition as evidenced by the counter was coming away from the wall on the left side closest to the classroom door.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, sink counter, in EP, EP 2 and Preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by Water damage was present on the wood which was observed to be crumbling away toward the bottom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for B.B. and B.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
8 more from this inspection
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the car seat storage room which could not be locked and secured and had falling hazards present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staples in the wall and corkboard displays. The item(s) was/were located school age class.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The floors located Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboards were pushed in and damaged. Preschool 1 had a hole present in the baseboard near the carpet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in school age, EP2, Preschool 2, EP 1, Toddler 2, EP1, Toddler 1 and Preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and drywall damage was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant growth and weeds were observed on the preschool and school age playgrounds.”
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.D. needs 6 hours, A.G. needs 3.75 hours and D.R. needs .75 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: insulation, water shut off, piping, inner parts of the wall. The item(s) was/were located in the emergency shut off cubbies in school age, EP and preschool classrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Aug 1, 202518 citations
“The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by correct owner and facility name was not listed.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant growth and weeds were observed on the preschool and school age playgrounds.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: thumbtacks and scissors. The item(s) was/were located school age classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: screws and hardware. The item(s) was/were located in Pathways.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
14 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by debris such as a used disposable bowl and torn paper was observed around the picnic tables.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Furniture/equipment, counter, in EP was not in good condition as evidenced by the counter was coming away from the wall on the left side closest to the classroom door.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for B.B. and B.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the car seat storage room which could not be locked and secured and had falling hazards present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: insulation, water shut off, piping, inner parts of the wall. The item(s) was/were located in the emergency shut off cubbies in school age, EP and preschool classrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in school age, EP2, Preschool 2, EP 1, Toddler 2, EP1, Toddler 1 and Preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and drywall damage was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The floors located Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboards were pushed in and damaged. Preschool 1 had a hole present in the baseboard near the carpet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staples in the wall and corkboard displays. The item(s) was/were located school age class.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: teacher's purse with personal belongings including perfumes etc. The item(s) was/were located in Pathways.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Furniture/equipment, sink counter, in EP, EP 2 and Preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by Water damage was present on the wood which was observed to be crumbling away toward the bottom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“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: M.D. needs 6 hours, A.G. needs 3.75 hours and D.R. needs .75 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 10, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since March 2024 — 4 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was January 6, 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.
Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · August 10, 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.
Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 12 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 6, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 25, 2025
Furniture/equipment, counter, in EP was not in good condition as evidenced by the counter was coming away from the wall on the left side closest to the classroom door.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 6, 2026
Furniture/equipment, sink counter, in EP, EP 2 and Preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by Water damage was present on the wood which was observed to be crumbling away toward the bottom.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due August 25, 2025
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for B.B. and B.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 25, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M. 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) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 6, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the car seat storage room which could not be locked and secured and had falling hazards present.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 25, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staples in the wall and corkboard displays. The item(s) was/were located school age class.
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 August 25, 2025
The floors located Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboards were pushed in and damaged. Preschool 1 had a hole present in the baseboard near the carpet.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 25, 2025
The walls located in school age, EP2, Preschool 2, EP 1, Toddler 2, EP1, Toddler 1 and Preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and drywall damage was observed.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 25, 2025
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 25, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant growth and weeds were observed on the preschool and school age playgrounds.
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 August 25, 2025
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: M.D. needs 6 hours, A.G. needs 3.75 hours and D.R. needs .75 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 25, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: insulation, water shut off, piping, inner parts of the wall. The item(s) was/were located in the emergency shut off cubbies in school age, EP and preschool classrooms.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 18 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 1, 2025
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by correct owner and facility name was not listed.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
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 plant growth and weeds were observed on the preschool and school age playgrounds.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 1, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: thumbtacks and scissors. The item(s) was/were located school age classroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 1, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: screws and hardware. The item(s) was/were located in Pathways.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 1, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by debris such as a used disposable bowl and torn paper was observed around the picnic tables.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, counter, in EP was not in good condition as evidenced by the counter was coming away from the wall on the left side closest to the classroom door.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for B.B. and B.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M. 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) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the car seat storage room which could not be locked and secured and had falling hazards present.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
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: insulation, water shut off, piping, inner parts of the wall. The item(s) was/were located in the emergency shut off cubbies in school age, EP and preschool classrooms.
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
The walls located in school age, EP2, Preschool 2, EP 1, Toddler 2, EP1, Toddler 1 and Preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and drywall damage was observed.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 1, 2025
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboards were pushed in and damaged. Preschool 1 had a hole present in the baseboard near the carpet.
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: staples in the wall and corkboard displays. The item(s) was/were located school age class.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 1, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: teacher's purse with personal belongings including perfumes etc. The item(s) was/were located in Pathways.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, sink counter, in EP, EP 2 and Preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by Water damage was present on the wood which was observed to be crumbling away toward the bottom.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: M.D. needs 6 hours, A.G. needs 3.75 hours and D.R. needs .75 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
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Details
- Address
- 1309 Meadow Lake Pkwy
- License
- 002740056, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 primroseschools.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 roarkcapital.com
The private-equity firm Roark Capital lists Primrose Schools among its current investments and describes it as a franchisor of pre-K schools. roarkcapital.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.