Parkville · Licensed center

Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center

Medium Montessori–inspired center, licensed for 76 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 11 of its licensing inspections since September 2023.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Sep 3, 20268 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open kitchen door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., C.R., and K.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for X.P. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)

4 more from this inspection

“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: X.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.S. and C.R.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.S. and S.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

Apr 21, 20268 citations

“Outdoor equipment, post of toddler playset, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the tape used to fix post was falling off and had loose parts.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“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 B.S., A.V.B., M.T., and K. Meyers 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 open kitchen door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)

4 more from this inspection

“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (C)
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.C. and K. Meyers.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Sep 24, 20256 citations

“The walls located in the 2 year old room, discovers, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wallpaper/wall was coming off in the corner. It was fixed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.C. and K. Meyers.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“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 B.S., A.V.B., M.T., and K. Meyers within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

2 more from this inspection

“The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)
“There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (C)

Apr 2, 20253 citations

“The walls located in Adventurers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped cover plate.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, Cubbies , in Adventurers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper on top of cubbies.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, Changing table, in Toddlers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Mar 31, 202512 citations

“Outdoor equipment, House, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint .”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was standing open.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that in Explorers room and outlet cover was missing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, shaving cream and Dawn dish soap. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet under the sink.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

8 more from this inspection

“The walls located in Adventurers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped cover plate.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin, Aquaphor, and Diaper Rash Spray . The item(s) was/were located Toddler room on open changing table shelves.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin. The item(s) was/were located Explorers room on bottom open shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located on open shelf of in the bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: shaving cream and baby lotion. The item(s) was/were located in open shelves in bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Furniture/equipment, Changing table, in Toddlers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, Cubbies , in Adventurers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper on top of cubbies.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Sep 24, 20241 citation

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Sep 9, 20244 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Eucerin and aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located in baskets on the bottom shelf in Preschool bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located throughout the center was/were not in good condition as evidenced by finger guards were not attached.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer in Infant 2.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Mar 27, 20243 citations

“The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Mar 19, 20246 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 3 step bleach bottle. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked restroom on counter in reach of children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“Furniture/equipment, red and pink chair, in Pre K was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in vinyl covering.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

2 more from this inspection

“Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Outdoor equipment, Little Tykes car, in playground was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by there was a hole in the plastic with jagged edges.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)

Sep 20, 20232 citations

“Outdoor equipment, 5 trike piece of equipment, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rust on the handlebars and base.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

Sep 18, 20237 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that in the Adventurer's room there was a cracked plate cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there were outlets in Pre k, and Infants 2 that were not covered.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The walls located in Pre K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped wood.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by cracked elbow joint with jagged edges lining perimeter of fall zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

3 more from this inspection

“Outdoor equipment, 5 trike piece of equipment, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rust on the handlebars and base.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 3, 2026
On file: 11 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 3, 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 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 3, 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 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 3, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open kitchen door.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., C.R., and K.S.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for X.P. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: X.P.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.S. and C.R.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.S. and S.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.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · July 17, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1. · Personnel

A Junior Aide--

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.B. · Personnel

Shall not have the direct responsibility for a group of children as the sole caregiver;

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.C. · Personnel

Shall not count towards infant/toddler staffing ratios;

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) · Staff/Child Ratios

The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · July 17, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. · Child Care Program

No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 21, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 21, 2026

Outdoor equipment, post of toddler playset, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the tape used to fix post was falling off and had loose parts.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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 April 21, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.S., A.V.B., M.T., and K. Meyers 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 April 21, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open kitchen door.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2026

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.

Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2026

There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2026

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.

Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due April 21, 2026

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.C. and K. Meyers.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 24, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 24, 2025

The walls located in the 2 year old room, discovers, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wallpaper/wall was coming off in the corner. It was fixed.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.C. and K. Meyers.

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

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 B.S., A.V.B., M.T., and K. Meyers 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 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due September 24, 2025

The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 2, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 2, 2025

The walls located in Adventurers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped cover plate.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 2, 2025

Furniture/equipment, Cubbies , in Adventurers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper on top of cubbies.

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 April 2, 2025

Furniture/equipment, Changing table, in Toddlers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 31, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 31, 2025

Outdoor equipment, House, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint .

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was standing open.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that in Explorers room and outlet cover was missing.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, shaving cream and Dawn dish soap. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet under the sink.

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 Adventurers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped cover plate.

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 · Correction due March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin, Aquaphor, and Diaper Rash Spray . The item(s) was/were located Toddler room on open changing table shelves.

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 March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin. The item(s) was/were located Explorers room on bottom open shelf.

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 March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located on open shelf of in the bathroom.

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 March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: shaving cream and baby lotion. The item(s) was/were located in open shelves in bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 31, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, Changing table, in Toddlers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper.

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

Furniture/equipment, Cubbies , in Adventurers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper on top of cubbies.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 24, 2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due September 18, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.T.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 9, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Eucerin and aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located in baskets on the bottom shelf in Preschool bathroom.

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 September 9, 2024

The walls located throughout the center was/were not in good condition as evidenced by finger guards were not attached.

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 · Correction due September 9, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer in Infant 2.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.T.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Reinspection visit 3 findings

Reinspection visit · March 27, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. · Correction due March 27, 2024

The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Required correction: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 20, 2024

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due March 27, 2024

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 19, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 3 step bleach bottle. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked restroom on counter in reach of children.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 19, 2024

Furniture/equipment, red and pink chair, in Pre K was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in vinyl covering.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 19, 2024

Outdoor equipment, Little Tykes car, in playground was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by there was a hole in the plastic with jagged edges.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · September 20, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 19, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Outdoor equipment, 5 trike piece of equipment, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rust on the handlebars and base.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due September 19, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.D.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 18, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that in the Adventurer's room there was a cracked plate cover.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there were outlets in Pre k, and Infants 2 that were not covered.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The walls located in Pre K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped wood.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by cracked elbow joint with jagged edges lining perimeter of fall zone area.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Outdoor equipment, 5 trike piece of equipment, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rust on the handlebars and base.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.D.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Montessori–inspired, Reggio Emilia–inspired and Waldorf–inspired

“Your child's experience at Smart Beginnings is inspired by respected child development philosophies, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and Piaget-based learning approaches.”

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Hours: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week

Details

(816) 587-1980

Website: smartbeginningskc.com
Address: 7400 NW River Park Dr
License: 002666584, active
Ages they serve: from first steps to Pre-K

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State record

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

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Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Website smartbeginningskc.com
Ages they serve smartbeginningskc.com

Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.