Kansas City · Licensed center

Spectrum Station Downtown, LLC

Large center, licensed for 190 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 11 of its 12 licensing inspections since September 2023.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.

Licensing inspections

Sep 23, 20264 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The walls located in C room by the water fountain and on the right side wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: T.C. needs 7.50 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.M. 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)

Mar 16, 20265 citations

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: T.C. needs 7.50 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.M. 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 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
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

1 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)

Oct 14, 20252 citations

“The walls located in room B (1 year old room) and room C (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Room B had chipping paint along the corners of the walls near the diaper changing area and room C had chipping paint by the sink and trashcan.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in room A (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 2 portions of the baseboard along the outside wall were coming up, showing the glue and raw wood underneath.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Aug 25, 20252 citations

“The floors located in room A (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 2 portions of the baseboard along the outside wall were coming up, showing the glue and raw wood underneath.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in room B (1 year old room) and room C (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Room B had chipping paint along the corners of the walls near the diaper changing area and room C had chipping paint by the sink and trashcan.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

May 2, 20254 citations

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Y.Y. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in Room A near the water fountain was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the trim on the wall near the floor is coming off creating a hole and showing caulk that can be easily ripped off.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.C., J.L., and N.R. 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)

Mar 26, 20254 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Y.Y. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in Room A near the water fountain was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the trim on the wall near the floor is coming off creating a hole and showing caulk that can be easily ripped off.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.C., J.L., and N.R. 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)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Jan 2, 20251 citation

“A caregiver did not demonstrate the ability to carry out assigned responsibilities as evidenced by administrating an incorrect medication and incorrect dose to a 2 year old child.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (D)

Aug 7, 2024No rules cited

Jun 10, 20249 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for F.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by in January, 2024, three different pipes burst creating a flood. The flood caused the facility to shut down all their infant/toddler rooms, rooms A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. The rooms are all currently under construction.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (I)

5 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a railroad tie broken causing sharp points on the far back wall, towards the middle, in the downstairs playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: R.W. needs 4 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.A., A.B., S.B., T.H., S.J., and M.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.”
5 CSR 25-500.082
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Mar 5, 20249 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for F.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.”
5 CSR 25-500.082

5 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.A., A.B., S.B., T.H., S.J., and M.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by in January, 2024, three different pipes burst creating a flood. The flood caused the facility to shut down all their infant/toddler rooms, rooms A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. The rooms are all currently under construction.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (I)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a railroad tie broken causing sharp points on the far back wall, towards the middle, in the downstairs playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: R.W. needs 4 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Dec 18, 20231 citation

“The walls located in the G room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chips on the wall by the door across from the sinks.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Sep 22, 20231 citation

“The walls located in the G room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chips on the wall by the door across from the sinks.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 23, 2026
On file: 12 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was April 2, 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 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 23, 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in C room by the water fountain and on the right side wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

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

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: T.C. needs 7.50 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 2, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.M. 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.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 16, 2026

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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: T.C. needs 7.50 hours.

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.M. 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 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. · Correction due March 16, 2026

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 25-500.052 (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 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due March 16, 2026

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.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 14, 2025

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

The walls located in room B (1 year old room) and room C (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Room B had chipping paint along the corners of the walls near the diaper changing area and room C had chipping paint by the sink and trashcan.

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

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

The floors located in room A (1 year old room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 2 portions of the baseboard along the outside wall were coming up, showing the glue and raw wood underneath.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 25, 2025

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

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

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

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

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 2, 2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due April 30, 2025

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 2, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Y.Y. 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 30, 2025

The walls located in Room A near the water fountain was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the trim on the wall near the floor is coming off creating a hole and showing caulk that can be easily ripped off.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 2, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.C., J.L., and N.R. 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.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 26, 2025

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Y.Y. 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.C., J.L., and N.R. 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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · February 11, 2025

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(3)(B) · Health Care

All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given.

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)(F) · Personnel

Caregivers shall be capable of handling emergencies promptly and intelligently.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · January 2, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (D) · Personnel · Correction due December 18, 2024

A caregiver did not demonstrate the ability to carry out assigned responsibilities as evidenced by administrating an incorrect medication and incorrect dose to a 2 year old child.

Required correction: Caregivers shall fulfill their assigned responsibilities and accept training/supervision.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 9 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 10, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 14, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 30, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 10, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for F.K. 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 (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due June 10, 2024

The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by in January, 2024, three different pipes burst creating a flood. The flood caused the facility to shut down all their infant/toddler rooms, rooms A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. The rooms are all currently under construction.

Required correction: Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 6, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a railroad tie broken causing sharp points on the far back wall, towards the middle, in the downstairs playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 10, 2024

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: R.W. needs 4 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due June 6, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.A., A.B., S.B., T.H., S.J., and M.M.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. · Correction due June 10, 2024

The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.

Required correction: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 6, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · March 14, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

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

The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 5, 2024

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

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

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

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for F.K. 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 · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A.

Required correction: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.A., A.B., S.B., T.H., S.J., and M.M.

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

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

Required correction: Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a railroad tie broken causing sharp points on the far back wall, towards the middle, in the downstairs playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: R.W. needs 4 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · December 18, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 14, 2023

The walls located in the G room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chips on the wall by the door across from the sinks.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · September 22, 2023

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

The walls located in the G room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chips on the wall by the door across from the sinks.

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

State licensing record

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

Details

(816) 898-6543

Website: spectrumstation.com
Address: 911 Main St Ste 100
License: 002468477, active

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Hours — Checked July 2026 spectrumstation.com/locations.html

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Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
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Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.