Independence · Childcare
Starshine Preschool
- Licensed for 49 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since January 2024.
Licensing inspections
Jan 28, 20253 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a table saw, electrical cords/wires and approx. 3 big ladders leaning on a wall that could fall were in a propped open closet in the cafeteria.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 3 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)
Jan 16, 20253 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a table saw, electrical cords/wires and approx. 3 big ladders leaning on a wall that could fall were in a propped open closet in the cafeteria.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 3 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 facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
Apr 11, 20242 citations
“TB reports on file were older than 24 months for S.K., M.S., and L.T.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3.
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Jan 17, 20242 citations
“TB reports on file were older than 24 months for S.K., M.S., and L.T.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3.
“Requirements for fire safety 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
- January 8, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since January 2024 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was January 28, 2025. 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.
Jan 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 28, 2025
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 a table saw, electrical cords/wires and approx. 3 big ladders leaning on a wall that could fall were in a propped open closet in the cafeteria.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due January 24, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due January 23, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 3 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.
Jan 2025 Annual visit 3 findings
Annual visit · January 16, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a table saw, electrical cords/wires and approx. 3 big ladders leaning on a wall that could fall were in a propped open closet in the cafeteria.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 3 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 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 11, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3. · Health Requirements · Correction due February 13, 2024
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for S.K., M.S., and L.T.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due April 10, 2024
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Jan 2024 Annual visit 2 findings
Annual visit · January 17, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3. · Health Requirements
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for S.K., M.S., and L.T.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
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Details
- Address
- 400 W Maple
- License
- 000976627, active
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx