Kansas City · Licensed center
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- Small center, licensed for 12 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 9 of its 10 licensing inspections since November 2023.
Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Sep 24, 20261 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Aug 14, 20263 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 J.C. and M.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
May 5, 20264 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.C. and M.C. 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)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3.
Nov 5, 20257 citations
“Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Three child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“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 D.E. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
3 more from this inspection
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J. and D.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.C., L.M. and D.E.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
May 5, 20257 citations
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J. and D.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“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 D.E. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.192
3 more from this inspection
“Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Three child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.C., L.M. and D.E.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Jul 29, 20248 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no certified director on staff .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
4 more from this inspection
“The director was not approved as evidenced by no director on staff.”
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 January 3, 2024.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two (2) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
May 13, 20248 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no certified director on staff .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2.
4 more from this inspection
“The director was not approved as evidenced by no director on staff.”
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 January 3, 2024.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two (2) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 14, 20231 citation
“The floors located in the preschool classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with collection of dirt on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Nov 13, 20231 citation
“The floors located in the preschool classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with collection of dirt on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 24, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since November 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 11, 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 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · September 24, 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.
Aug 2026 Close supervision visit 3 findings
Close supervision visit · August 14, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 7, 2026
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.C. and M.C. 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 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due May 11, 2026
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.
Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.
May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 5, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.C. and M.C. 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due April 1, 2026
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (8) (E) 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.
Required correction: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 14, 2025
Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 14, 2025
Three child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 16, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.E. 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due May 14, 2025
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J. and D.W.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due May 20, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for J.C., L.M. and D.E.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J. and D.W.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.E. 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 25-500.192 · Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. · Correction due May 5, 2025
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports
Three child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for J.C., L.M. and D.E.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 8 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 29, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due May 29, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due May 29, 2024
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due June 21, 2024
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no certified director on staff .
Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. . · Correction due June 21, 2024
The director was not approved as evidenced by no director on staff.
Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 29, 2024
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 January 3, 2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due May 29, 2024
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two (2) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due July 26, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for L.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 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.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no certified director on staff .
Required correction: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. .
The director was not approved as evidenced by no director on staff.
Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
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 January 3, 2024.
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 two (2) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for L.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · November 14, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 13, 2023
The floors located in the preschool classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with collection of dirt on the floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · November 13, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the preschool classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with collection of dirt on the floor.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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Details
- Address
- 3720 Gillham Rd
- License
- 002190221, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Address, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
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.