Kansas City · Licensed family home

Smart-Tarts 2 Daycare Center LLC

Larger family home, licensed for up to 20 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 23 of its 30 licensing inspections since September 2023.

Of the 45 Kansas City-area family homes with 10 or more licensing inspections, 58% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this home did. 42% had rules cited at all of them.

Licensing inspections

Sep 11, 20261 citation

“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

Aug 12, 20261 citation

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Aug 7, 20261 citation

“The facility does not have an approved director on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Jun 2, 2026No rules cited

Feb 10, 2026No rules cited

Jan 6, 20262 citations

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.W.”
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 02/01/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

Dec 9, 20253 citations

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The floors located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by four porcelain floor tiles were loose/free from the floor and shifting when stepped on creating a trip/fall hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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 02/01/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

Nov 4, 20254 citations

“Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license could not be easily seen, specifically the probationary license was posted underneath an older license where it could not be seen.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12)
“Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license could not be easily seen, specifically the terms letter for the probationary license was posted underneath other facility documentation.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (12)
“The floors located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by four porcelain floor tiles were loose/free from the floor and shifting when stepped on creating a trip/fall hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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 02/01/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)

Oct 7, 2025No rules cited

Sep 2, 2025No rules cited

Aug 26, 2025No rules cited

Aug 18, 20251 citation

“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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 11.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Jul 22, 20251 citation

“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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 11.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Jun 3, 20252 citations

“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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 11.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.W. who's safe sleep expired on 04/30/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

May 6, 20255 citations

“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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 11.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.W. who's safe sleep expired on 04/30/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Probationary license and terms of the probation were not posted near the entrance at the time of the inspection which was a condition of probation, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (11)
“Written plan to maintain compliance with training hour requirements, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (11)

1 more from this inspection

“The smoke detector in the dining area was alerting to a low battery.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D)

Apr 1, 20255 citations

“The smoke detector in the dining area was alerting to a low battery.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D)
“Written plan to maintain compliance with training hour requirements, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (11)
“Probationary license and terms of the probation were not posted near the entrance at the time of the inspection which was a condition of probation, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (11)
“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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 11.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Mar 21, 20253 citations

“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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 11.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.R. needs 4.50 (as of 1/14/2025 she needs 1.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Jan 14, 20253 citations

“The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.R. needs 4.50 (as of 1/14/2025 she needs 1.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 11.50 clock hours).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Dec 9, 20243 citations

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.R. needs 4.50.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Nov 13, 20243 citations

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.R. needs 4.50.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Oct 23, 20241 citation

“The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3.

Oct 1, 2024No rules cited

Sep 9, 2024No rules cited

Jul 16, 20241 citation

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (needs 4.5 clock hours), M.W. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 5 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 2.5 clock hours) have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Jun 11, 20241 citation

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (needs 4.5 clock hours), M.W. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 5 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 2.5 clock hours) have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

May 14, 20244 citations

“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: C.A., S.W., M.W. and L.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (needs 4.5 clock hours), M.W. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 5 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 2.5 clock hours) have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (corrected 2/2/24), M.W. (needs 9 clock hours), L.R. (corrected 2/2/24) and S.W. (corrected 2/2/24) have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.W. 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)

Feb 5, 202428 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.A., S.W., M.W. and L.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on wooden and chain link fencing on all sides of the playground space.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

24 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the shed was observed to have broken doors and was unable to be secured. The doors had observed rust spots, missing 1' by 1' section of panel on the left door and the handle was broken and hanging freely by one end. The doors were stuck in a partially open position measuring approximately 6-8 inches wide depending on the spot measured (angled opening as the doors were not standing straight) where a child could become entrapped/stuck.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water was observed in a tub on the playground being used as a plant pot. The water was observed as greenish-brown and with dead bugs floating on the surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rotting fruit was observed on the ground in a 10' by 10' space where they had fallen from the fruit tree. The fruit was also observed to have been partially eaten in 6 instances.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by an 8" hole was observed on the right side of the shed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a metal rod was observed sticking out of the ground approximately 1' on the children's playground near the left side fencing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by debris such as broken rock, fallen limbs and brambles were present along the fence line surrounding the children's play area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5" at the bottom of the gate leading to the driveway.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 2' gap between the chain link fence and wooden fence leading to the neighboring property.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 10"+ between the chain link fence and wooden fence leading to the driveway.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“There was evidence of insects in a 8" hole on the ground at the corner of the shed where bees were observed flying in and out of the hole.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“There was evidence of insects in the front door where it was observed that a wasp or dauber nest was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“Outdoor equipment, bowl swing, in the outdoor playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the fabric/mesh seat was frayed and torn around the frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, swings x2, in the outdoor playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic seats were broken and cracked with one swing having a hole approximately 2" inches where the chain secures to the seat, and the second swing is no longer able to be secured to the chain on one side.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (needs 4.5 clock hours), M.W. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 5 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 2.5 clock hours) have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (corrected 2/2/24), M.W. (needs 9 clock hours), L.R. (corrected 2/2/24) and S.W. (corrected 2/2/24) have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: C.A., S.W., M.W. and L.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.W. 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)
“The walls located in the red classroom and main classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped/peeling paint was observed on the walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Approximately 95 nails and screws were observed sticking out of the wooden fence on the children's playground with the nails and screws extending 1-2" from the wood on the children's side of the fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“There was no certification by a licensed physician for a medical exemption on file for 1 child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.192
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“2 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)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.R., S.W. and C.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Nov 13, 202329 citations

“The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.A., S.W., M.W. and L.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Approximately 95 nails and screws were observed sticking out of the wooden fence on the children's playground with the nails and screws extending 1-2" from the wood on the children's side of the fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)

25 more from this inspection

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that three outlets in the facility classroom spaces were not covered with a protective outlet cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The walls located in the red classroom and main classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped/peeling paint was observed on the walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of insects in a 8" hole on the ground at the corner of the shed where bees were observed flying in and out of the hole.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5" at the bottom of the gate leading to the driveway.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on wooden and chain link fencing on all sides of the playground space.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by debris such as broken rock, fallen limbs and brambles were present along the fence line surrounding the children's play area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a metal rod was observed sticking out of the ground approximately 1' on the children's playground near the left side fencing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by an 8" hole was observed on the right side of the shed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rotting fruit was observed on the ground in a 10' by 10' space where they had fallen from the fruit tree. The fruit was also observed to have been partially eaten in 6 instances.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water was observed in a tub on the playground being used as a plant pot. The water was observed as greenish-brown and with dead bugs floating on the surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the shed was observed to have broken doors and was unable to be secured. The doors had observed rust spots, missing 1' by 1' section of panel on the left door and the handle was broken and hanging freely by one end. The doors were stuck in a partially open position measuring approximately 6-8 inches wide depending on the spot measured (angled opening as the doors were not standing straight) where a child could become entrapped/stuck.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 10"+ between the chain link fence and wooden fence leading to the driveway.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 2' gap between the chain link fence and wooden fence leading to the neighboring property.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“There was evidence of insects in the front door where it was observed that a wasp or dauber nest was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“Outdoor equipment, bowl swing, in the outdoor playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the fabric/mesh seat was frayed and torn around the frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, swings x2, in the outdoor playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic seats were broken and cracked with one swing having a hole approximately 2" inches where the chain secures to the seat, and the second swing is no longer able to be secured to the chain on one side.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: C.A., S.W., M.W. and L.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R., M.W., L.R. and S.W. have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.W. 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)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“There was no certification by a licensed physician for a medical exemption on file for 1 child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.192
“2 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)
“1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.R., S.W. and C.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: C.R., M.W., L.R. and S.W. have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Sep 19, 20233 citations

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: C.A. is missing 10.5 hours. T.R. is missing 8 hours. L.R. is missing 12 hours. S. is missing 11 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: C.R., M.W., L.R. and S.W. have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R., M.W., L.R. and S.W. have not met the 12 hour requirement.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Sep 12, 20231 citation

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: C.A. is missing 10.5 hours. T.R. is missing 8 hours. L.R. is missing 12 hours. S. is missing 11 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 11, 2026
On file: 30 visits since September 2023 — 7 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 12, 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 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · September 11, 2026

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

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · August 12, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 12, 2026

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Aug 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · August 7, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Feb 2026 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Jan 2026 Close supervision visit 2 findings

Close supervision visit · January 6, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due January 6, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.W.

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 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 6, 2026

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 02/01/2025.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · December 9, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.W.

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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 9, 2025

The floors located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by four porcelain floor tiles were loose/free from the floor and shifting when stepped on creating a trip/fall hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 4, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due November 4, 2025

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license could not be easily seen, specifically the probationary license was posted underneath an older license where it could not be seen.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due November 4, 2025

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license could not be easily seen, specifically the terms letter for the probationary license was posted underneath other facility documentation.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

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

The floors located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by four porcelain floor tiles were loose/free from the floor and shifting when stepped on creating a trip/fall hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Sep 2025 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Aug 2025 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · August 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due August 18, 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: C.A.R. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 11.50 clock hours), M.W. (needs 10 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 11.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · July 22, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Close supervision visit 2 findings

Close supervision visit · June 3, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due June 3, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.W. who's safe sleep expired on 04/30/2025.

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

May 2025 Close supervision visit 5 findings

Close supervision visit · May 6, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.W. who's safe sleep expired on 04/30/2025.

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 (11) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 6, 2025

Probationary license and terms of the probation were not posted near the entrance at the time of the inspection which was a condition of probation, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 6, 2025

Written plan to maintain compliance with training hour requirements, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due May 6, 2025

The smoke detector in the dining area was alerting to a low battery.

Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Close supervision visit 5 findings

Close supervision visit · April 1, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety

The smoke detector in the dining area was alerting to a low battery.

Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports

Written plan to maintain compliance with training hour requirements, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due April 1, 2025

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · March 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due March 21, 2025

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.R. needs 4.50 (as of 1/14/2025 she needs 1.50 clock hours).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · January 14, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · December 9, 2024

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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.R. needs 4.50.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due December 9, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.W.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Close supervision visit 3 findings

Close supervision visit · November 13, 2024

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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.R. needs 4.50.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.W.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · October 23, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved group home provider on staff.

Required correction: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Sep 2024 Close supervision visit nothing cited State record

Jul 2024 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · July 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due July 16, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.R. (needs 4.5 clock hours), M.W. (needs 12 clock hours), L.R. (needs 5 clock hours) and S.W. (needs 2.5 clock hours) have not met the 12 hour requirement.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Close supervision visit 1 finding

Close supervision visit · June 11, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

State licensing record

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(816) 876-6285

Address: 5726 Swope Pkwy
License: 002746452, active

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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 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

Larger means licensed for 11 to 20 children, among Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 8 to 9; mid-size is 10.