Kansas City · Childcare

St. Peter's Day School

Licensed for 35 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since January 2024.

Licensing inspections

Feb 19, 20262 citations

“The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located in the lunchroom/large motor room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

Jan 13, 20264 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox spray cleaner, Off insect spray, fish food. The item(s) was/were located on a desk and on a shelf accessible to children, and on a low shelf next to the fish tank.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located in the lunchroom/large motor room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

Feb 6, 20257 citations

“The walls located in the undercroft was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint observed with some chips on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one outlet in the undercroft had a broken plate and was missing outlet covers.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The facility is operated by a religious organization that recieves federal funds for providing child care and criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for E.F.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

3 more from this inspection

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

Jan 14, 20257 citations

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one outlet in the undercroft had a broken plate and was missing outlet covers.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The walls located in the undercroft was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint observed with some chips on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

3 more from this inspection

“The facility is operated by a religious organization that recieves federal funds for providing child care and criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for E.F.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)

Jun 5, 20246 citations

“Criminal background check results were not on file for D.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)

2 more from this inspection

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to utility room (furnace) was not locked allowing access to the room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

Jan 17, 20246 citations

“Criminal background check results were not on file for D.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to utility room (furnace) was not locked allowing access to the room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)

2 more from this inspection

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: February 19, 2026
On file: 6 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was February 18, 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.

Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 19, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 18, 2026

The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 18, 2026

The walls located in the lunchroom/large motor room 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.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Annual visit 4 findings

Annual visit · January 13, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 13, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox spray cleaner, Off insect spray, fish food. The item(s) was/were located on a desk and on a shelf accessible to children, and on a low shelf next to the fish tank.

Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due January 13, 2026

The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

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

The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.

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

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

The walls located in the lunchroom/large motor room 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.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 6, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 28, 2025

The walls located in the undercroft was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint observed with some chips on the floor.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 28, 2025

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one outlet in the undercroft had a broken plate and was missing outlet covers.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due January 15, 2025

The facility is operated by a religious organization that recieves federal funds for providing child care and criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for E.F.

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

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due February 6, 2025

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

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

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due January 15, 2025

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

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

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due January 15, 2025

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

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due February 4, 2025

The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Annual visit 7 findings

Annual visit · January 14, 2025

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

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

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

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

The ceilings located in the pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 4 stained ceiling tiles.

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one outlet in the undercroft had a broken plate and was missing outlet covers.

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

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

The walls located in the undercroft was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint observed with some chips on the floor.

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

The facility is operated by a religious organization that recieves federal funds for providing child care and criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for E.F.

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

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.

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

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

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

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

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

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 5, 2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 24, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for D.G.

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

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due May 6, 2024

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

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

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due January 24, 2024

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

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

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due January 24, 2024

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

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due January 24, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to utility room (furnace) was not locked allowing access to the room.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due January 18, 2024

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

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

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Annual visit 6 findings

Annual visit · January 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for D.G.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1