Grandview · Licensed center

STEM Academy, LLC

Small center, licensed for 48 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 11 of its licensing inspections since October 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

Apr 22, 202634 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.C., J.E., T.D., K. WIlliams, D.L., K.L. 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 the gate to the kitchen was not securely in place.”
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 one outlet in the 2s room and one in the preschool room were missing a covers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: air freshener and personal care items. The item(s) was/were located in the staff bathroom in the I/T unit with the door open.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

30 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)
“The ceilings located in both bathrooms and in the I/T unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in on the floors throughout the facility, specifically the carpets in the hallways and in the I/T unit..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by crumbling concrete on the curb to the right of the door to the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of Lysol. The item(s) was/were located on the half wall between the hallway and the play room by the director's office.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located both bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dust/dirt buildup on mechanical ventilation fans.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the I/T room (partitions between two sides) and the gate between the hallway and the exercise space was/were not clean as evidenced by obvious dirt on the gate.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fence on the east side of the playground is not secure and is leaning outward.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two staff purses. The item(s) was/were located on teacher desks in the 2s room and preschool room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The means of egress in the exit to the playground was obstructed in that there are items stacked on both sides of the area leading to outdoors. Items obstructing the means of egress were an approximate 4' food cart, a rack for ball storage, cots, broken hula hoops, other toys.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M)
“The means of egress in the door that exits to the playground was obstructed in that in that the knob that locks the door was sticking making it difficult to turn. Staff stated that happens sometimes. It took CI several attempts to open the door.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M)
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by floor mats in the I/T room were visibly dirty.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, two pink tricycles, in the outdoor play arewa was not in good condition as evidenced by broken plastic seats on both and missing covers for handlebar ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, the kitchen set, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by it has broken plastic, chipping paint with exposed plywood, leaning to one side, unstable, generally in poor condition.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, wooden play structure, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by canvas material is ripped and detached from the structure.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, wooden play structure, in outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by it had a wood slat that was loose with exposed sharp screws.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: D.L. needs 7 hours of training for 2025 (bot listed on MOPD to verify training).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“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: L.C. needs 12 hours of training, K.W. needs training for 2025 but she is not listed on MOPD and her date of employment is unknown at this time. The staff sheet says 4/6/26 but person in charge said she's been here longer.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“D.L. and K.W. (not listed on MOPD to verify training) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate first aid was not on site.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.L., K.W., J.E., T.D. 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)
“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: D.L., T.D.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E)
“2 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.L. .”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Apr 16, 20264 citations

“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 D.L. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.”
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: L.C. needs 4 more hours and A.W. needs 6 more hours (in compliance 10/8/25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Oct 8, 20258 citations

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“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 D.L. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

4 more from this inspection

“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: L.C. needs 4 more hours and A.W. needs 6 more hours (in compliance 10/8/25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“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 1/7/25.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“two child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

Apr 10, 202513 citations

“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

9 more from this inspection

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.L. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility did not have a telephone in working order for incoming and outgoing calls as evidenced by the answering machine was not on.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 10.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located on a low desk in the preschool classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in the girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.”
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: L.C. needs 4 more hours and A.W. needs 6 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“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 1/7/25.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“one child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
“two child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

Mar 11, 20251 citation

“The ceilings located in the preschool unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Feb 6, 20251 citation

“The ceilings located in the preschool unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Nov 8, 20245 citations

“The ceilings located in the preschool unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by stuffed animal in crib with sleeping infant (removed during inspection).”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an in a swing and another infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The policy did not include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.”
5 CSR 25-500.132

1 more from this inspection

“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

Oct 25, 20245 citations

“The ceilings located in the preschool unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by stuffed animal in crib with sleeping infant (removed during inspection).”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“An infant was observed sleeping in a/an in a swing and another infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The policy did not include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.”
5 CSR 25-500.132

1 more from this inspection

“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

Jun 4, 202412 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.E. 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 wood frame at the top of the door to the exercise room is detached and has nails protruding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The walls located by the gate to the open play area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint scraped off from gate closure rubbing on it leaving plywood exposed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“A.W. (no documentation on MOPD) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.

8 more from this inspection

“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.C. needs documentation on MOPD of 1 more hour, K.W. needs documentation on MOPD of 5 hours of training.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.G. 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)
“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: M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“one child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“one child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Apr 10, 202413 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.E. 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 wood frame at the top of the door to the exercise room is detached and has nails protruding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by gate at kitchen was not in place upon arrival.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The walls located by the gate to the open play area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint scraped off from gate closure rubbing on it leaving plywood exposed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

9 more from this inspection

“A.W. (no documentation on MOPD) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (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.C. needs documentation on MOPD of 1 more hour, K.W. needs documentation on MOPD of 5 hours of training.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.G. 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)
“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: M.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“one child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“one child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Oct 18, 20232 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table in the girls bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“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.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: April 22, 2026
On file: 11 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was April 22, 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.

Jul 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · July 16, 2026

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

Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

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 25-500.182(1)(A)3. · Child Care Program

Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)3. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Adult supervision shall be provided at all times when children are outside. For children three (3) years of age and above, staff/child ratios may be one and one-half (1 1/2) times the indoor staff/child ratios. The required indoor staff/child ratios shall be maintained on the premises at all times.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 34 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 22, 2026

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for L.C., J.E., T.D., K. WIlliams, D.L., K.L. 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

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the gate to the kitchen was not securely in place.

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 April 22, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet in the 2s room and one in the preschool room were missing a covers.

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 April 22, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: air freshener and personal care items. The item(s) was/were located in the staff bathroom in the I/T unit with the door open.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due April 22, 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.

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

The ceilings located in both bathrooms and in the I/T unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.

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) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of dirt/debris in on the floors throughout the facility, specifically the carpets in the hallways and in the I/T unit..

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

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 crumbling concrete on the curb to the right of the door to the playground.

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

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of Lysol. The item(s) was/were located on the half wall between the hallway and the play room by the director's office.

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 ceilings located both bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dust/dirt buildup on mechanical ventilation fans.

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

The walls located in the I/T room (partitions between two sides) and the gate between the hallway and the exercise space was/were not clean as evidenced by obvious dirt on the gate.

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

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fence on the east side of the playground is not secure and is leaning outward.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 22, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two staff purses. The item(s) was/were located on teacher desks in the 2s room and preschool room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M) · Fire Safety

The means of egress in the exit to the playground was obstructed in that there are items stacked on both sides of the area leading to outdoors. Items obstructing the means of egress were an approximate 4' food cart, a rack for ball storage, cots, broken hula hoops, other toys.

Required correction: Means of egress must be unobstructed.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M) · Fire Safety

The means of egress in the door that exits to the playground was obstructed in that in that the knob that locks the door was sticking making it difficult to turn. Staff stated that happens sometimes. It took CI several attempts to open the door.

Required correction: Means of egress must be unobstructed.

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

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by floor mats in the I/T room were visibly dirty.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, two pink tricycles, in the outdoor play arewa was not in good condition as evidenced by broken plastic seats on both and missing covers for handlebar ends.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, the kitchen set, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by it has broken plastic, chipping paint with exposed plywood, leaning to one side, unstable, generally in poor condition.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, wooden play structure, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by canvas material is ripped and detached from the structure.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, wooden play structure, in outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by it had a wood slat that was loose with exposed sharp screws.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: D.L. needs 7 hours of training for 2025 (bot listed on MOPD to verify training).

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

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: L.C. needs 12 hours of training, K.W. needs training for 2025 but she is not listed on MOPD and her date of employment is unknown at this time. The staff sheet says 4/6/26 but person in charge said she's been here longer.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

D.L. and K.W. (not listed on MOPD to verify training) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate first aid was not on site.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.L., K.W., J.E., T.D. 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: D.L., T.D.

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

5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (E) · Nutrition and Food Service

One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.

Required correction: Milk shall be served as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports

2 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

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

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

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 16, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 14, 2026

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 November 3, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.L. 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 November 3, 2025

The ceilings located in the girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.

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 March 17, 2026

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: L.C. needs 4 more hours and A.W. needs 6 more hours (in compliance 10/8/25).

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

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 8, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 8, 2025

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

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 D.L. 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

The ceilings located in the girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 8, 2025

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 1/7/25.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 2, 2025

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.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 2, 2025

two child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 10, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 10, 2025

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 10, 2025

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

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 D.L. 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) 10. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 10, 2025

The facility did not have a telephone in working order for incoming and outgoing calls as evidenced by the answering machine was not on.

Required correction: A working telephone and answering machine shall be used as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 10, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located on a low desk in the preschool classroom.

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 ceilings located in the girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.

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

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

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 10, 2025

one child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

two child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

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

Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · March 11, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 11, 2025

The ceilings located in the preschool unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · February 6, 2025

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

The ceilings located in the preschool unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.

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

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Reinspection visit 5 findings

Reinspection visit · November 8, 2024

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

The ceilings located in the preschool unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G · Correction due November 8, 2024

Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by stuffed animal in crib with sleeping infant (removed during inspection).

Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I · Correction due November 8, 2024

An infant was observed sleeping in a/an in a swing and another infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.

Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. b. · Correction due November 8, 2024

The policy did not include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.

Required correction: The policy shall include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. · Correction due November 8, 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.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 25, 2024

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

The ceilings located in the preschool unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.

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

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

Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

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

An infant was observed sleeping in a/an in a swing and another infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.

Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

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

The policy did not include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.

Required correction: The policy shall include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 12 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 4, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 16, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.E. 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) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 16, 2024

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by wood frame at the top of the door to the exercise room is detached and has nails protruding.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 14, 2024

The walls located by the gate to the open play area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint scraped off from gate closure rubbing on it leaving plywood exposed.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due May 31, 2024

A.W. (no documentation on MOPD) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due May 16, 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: L.C. needs documentation on MOPD of 1 more hour, K.W. needs documentation on MOPD of 5 hours of training.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due April 19, 2024

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.G.

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 · Correction due April 19, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.G. 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) . · Correction due April 19, 2024

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: M.G.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 22, 2024

one 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.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 22, 2024

one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 22, 2024

one child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due April 19, 2024

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

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

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 10, 2024

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

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

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by wood frame at the top of the door to the exercise room is detached and has nails protruding.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 10, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by gate at kitchen was not in place upon arrival.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

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

The walls located by the gate to the open play area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint scraped off from gate closure rubbing on it leaving plywood exposed.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

A.W. (no documentation on MOPD) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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 (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: M.G.

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 M.G. 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: M.G.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

one 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.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

one child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

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

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

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 18, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 18, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table in the girls bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 18, 2023

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.

State licensing record

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(816) 985-0998

Address: 12416 S Us Highway 71
License: 002889610, active

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Details

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