Liberty · Childcare

Second Friends Preschool

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 8 of its licensing inspections since April 2024.

Licensing inspections

Jun 2, 20262 citations
  • “Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf edge located in Room 210.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090

  • “Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

Apr 22, 20263 citations
  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in Room 202.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)

  • “Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf edge located in Room 210.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090

  • “Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

Jul 28, 20253 citations
  • “The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

  • “Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

Jun 4, 20255 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): M.D.”

    5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)

  • “The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

  • “Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

1 more from this inspection
  • “Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

Apr 8, 20256 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): M.D.”

    5 CSR 25-300.040 (7)

  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located on diaper changing table.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)

  • “The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

2 more from this inspection
  • “The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by four 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 has not been conducted.”

Sep 11, 20241 citation
  • “Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

Aug 26, 20243 citations
  • “Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”

    5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)

  • “Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

  • “Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”

Apr 10, 20247 citations
  • “Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”

    5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)

  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located in the playroom and specials room.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)

  • “Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by rocking fish is missing handlebars.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090

  • “The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two 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)

3 more from this inspection
  • “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 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 was not approved.”

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
June 2, 2026
On file
8 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was May 30, 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.

Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 2, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 · Correction due May 30, 2026

Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf edge located in Room 210.

Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due May 29, 2026

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.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Annual visit 3 findings

Annual visit · April 22, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due April 22, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in Room 202.

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 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7

Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf edge located in Room 210.

Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials 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 was not approved.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 28, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 25, 2025

The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.

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 July 25, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of chipping paint on fence.

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 July 25, 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.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Supplemental visit 5 findings

Supplemental visit · June 4, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.040 (7) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due April 16, 2025

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): M.D.

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

The walls located Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.

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 chipping paint on fence.

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 April 8, 2025

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 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.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Annual visit 6 findings

Annual visit · April 8, 2025

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): M.D.

Required correction: Required requests/results of background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due April 8, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located on diaper changing table.

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 Room 208 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by veneer peeling off bottom of bathroom door.

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 chipping paint on fence.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due April 8, 2025

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by four 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 has not been conducted.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 11, 2024

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due September 11, 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.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Supplemental visit 3 findings

Supplemental visit · August 26, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due May 21, 2024

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.

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

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due June 3, 2024

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.

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.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Annual visit 7 findings

Annual visit · April 10, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due April 10, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer and Lysol spray. The item(s) was/were located in the playroom and specials room.

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 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 · Correction due April 10, 2024

Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by rocking fish is missing handlebars.

Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due April 10, 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 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 April 10, 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 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.

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.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Play-based and faith-based

“We communicate our Christian faith through the way we speak, act, listen, react, and care.”

What it costs

$400 a month for a preschooler

Preschool$400

Lower than 7 of 10 that publish a price.

Second Friends PreschoolMost Kansas City-area prices (middle 80%)

Half day (morning)
$181 to $272 a month
Application fee
$110

A day here

Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Meals
Parents provide a daily lunch (not refrigerated/heated); families rotate providing a class snack
Outdoors
Daily outdoor play, weather permitting
Sleep
Full-day students have 45 min-1 hour quiet time with individually assigned nap mats
Diapers
Not provided — children must be fully potty trained to enroll; no diapering/changing stations
Updates for parents
Brightwheel app is the preferred method; phone or email also available
Schedule
Part-week program (2 or 3 days/week), offered as a half-day (9am-1pm) or full-day (9am-3pm) session
Closed
Thanksgiving Break (Nov 24-26), Christmas Break (Dec 22-31), Spring Break (Mar 30-Apr 1)

Policies

When a child is sick
Must be fever-free, vomit-free, and diarrhea-free for 24 hours before returning

Details

(816) 781-2824

Website
2bcliberty.org
Address
300 E Kansas St
License
000976887, active
Ages they serve
ages 3-5
Established
1994

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All checked July 2026.

How they teach

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State record

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

A day here

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