Oak Grove · Licensed center

Sunny Days Day Care and Pre-School, Inc.

Medium center, licensed for 99 children.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 16 of its licensing inspections since September 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

Sep 10, 202612 citations

“The floors located in the two downstairs classrooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a floor tile was missing and in several areas there were cracked floor tiles with a portion of the tiles missing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“E.D., B.I., L.J. and K.E. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.E. 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: K.E.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

8 more from this inspection

“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by two children files were missing parent initials for acknowledgement statements.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (1)
“Five child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were four metal cylinder/nail spikes holding back the railroad ties that had sharp edges on the top of them.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.E.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: K.E.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.J. and K.E.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Jun 29, 20269 citations

“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“Stationary equipment, the teeter totter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“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: S.D. (3), R.M. (1), T.S. (.50), S.S. (1) and J.W. (4).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: L.C., K.M., C.C. and K.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.

5 more from this inspection

“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: C.C. and K.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: L.C. (3), K.M. 5), C.C. (4) and K.M. 3).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“L.C., K.M., C.C. and K.M. 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 concrete floors located in the downstairs school age classroom was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by there were several areas missing floor tiles and the concrete area was not sealed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7.
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.C. and K.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Mar 10, 202610 citations

“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 wasn't covered in the PreK classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The concrete floors located in the downstairs school age classroom was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by there were several areas missing floor tiles and the concrete area was not sealed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“Stationary equipment, the teeter totter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)

6 more from this inspection

“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: C.C. and K.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: L.C. (3), K.M. 5), C.C. (4) and K.M. 3).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: L.C., K.M., C.C. and K.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“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: S.D. (3), R.M. (1), T.S. (.50), S.S. (1) and J.W. (4).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“L.C., K.M., C.C. and K.M. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.C. and K.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Feb 19, 20268 citations

“The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The ceilings located school age classroom and the PreK classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains on the ceilings showing signs of a leak.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, the toddler room loft, in the toddler classroom was unsafe as evidenced by one rail was missing on 1 side of the loft creating an entrapment concern and the rails were loose causing the loft to be wobbly.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (III)

4 more from this inspection

“The room was not free of drafts as evidenced by both outside doors in the downstairs school age space had areas were light could be seen on the bottoms and sides of the doors that were creating drafts of cold air into the classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 5.
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“Furniture/equipment, a shelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board on the flat surface of the shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)

Dec 3, 20258 citations

“The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (III)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The ceilings located school age classroom and the PreK classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains on the ceilings showing signs of a leak.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The room was not free of drafts as evidenced by both outside doors in the downstairs school age space had areas were light could be seen on the bottoms and sides of the doors that were creating drafts of cold air into the classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 5.

4 more from this inspection

“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“Furniture/equipment, the toddler room loft, in the toddler classroom was unsafe as evidenced by one rail was missing on 1 side of the loft creating an entrapment concern and the rails were loose causing the loft to be wobbly.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, a shelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board on the flat surface of the shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Nov 26, 202516 citations

“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the latch on the gate of the toddler room was broken and would not close to the fence post.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.H., M.M. and S.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The floors located in the school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tiles missing and/or chipped in a couple of areas.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

12 more from this inspection

“The walls located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the stripping/base board area was missing in one area in the back area of the classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the prek room and the school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the back playground fence was not attached to the top rail of the fence in an area approximately 3 feet long..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the rail road ties had wood rot with gaps of approximately 4 to 12 inches of exposed areas in the wood creating an entrapment concern for hands/feet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“Outdoor equipment, the wood climber with yellow slide, in the back playground space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nail heads were observed on the wood portion of the structure at the base.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Stationary equipment, the tetter totters, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.M., M.M. and J.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“J.W. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: J.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., M.M. and J.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Sep 9, 202517 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.H., M.M. and S.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 tubes of diaper ointment. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table shelf within reach of children in the 2 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in the prek room and the school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the rail road ties had wood rot with gaps of approximately 4 to 12 inches of exposed areas in the wood creating an entrapment concern for hands/feet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

13 more from this inspection

“The floors located in the school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tiles missing and/or chipped in a couple of areas.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“Outdoor equipment, the wood climber with yellow slide, in the back playground space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nail heads were observed on the wood portion of the structure at the base.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the back playground fence was not attached to the top rail of the fence in an area approximately 3 feet long..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“Stationary equipment, the tetter totters, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.M., M.M. and J.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“J.W. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: J.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The walls located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the stripping/base board area was missing in one area in the back area of the classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the latch on the gate of the toddler room was broken and would not close to the fence post.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., M.M. and J.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Apr 28, 20254 citations

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“The ceilings located in the down stairs school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one ceiling tile was missing and one ceiling tile was stained.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“S.S. 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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: J.A. (3), H.D. (2), R.M. (2), L.R. (7) and E.W. (3.5).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Mar 11, 20255 citations

“Outdoor equipment, the rock box, in the older children playground was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by one protruding nail was observed on the left side of the wood box.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff E.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“S.S. 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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: J.A. (3), H.D. (2), R.M. (2), L.R. (7) and E.W. (3.5).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“The ceilings located in the down stairs school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one ceiling tile was missing and one ceiling tile was stained.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Nov 7, 20247 citations

“E.H. and J.A. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“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: J.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.A., S.D., L.E., M.M. and S.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

3 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were not on file for J.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: J.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.A. 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)

Sep 6, 20247 citations

“E.H. and J.A. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“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: J.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.A. 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 not on file for J.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

3 more from this inspection

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.A., S.D., L.E., M.M. and S.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: J.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)

Jun 6, 20247 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“The room was not free of drafts as evidenced by the doors leading to the outside playground area in the downstairs classrooms had gaps at the bottom of the doors allowing a draft to enter the classrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 5.

3 more from this inspection

“Stationary equipment, 2 teeter totters, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“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: W.M. (1).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)

Mar 26, 202412 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)

8 more from this inspection

“The room was not free of drafts as evidenced by the doors leading to the outside playground area in the downstairs classrooms had gaps at the bottom of the doors allowing a draft to enter the classrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 5.
“The walls located in the down stairs school age classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dried food stains were observed on the wall by the trash can.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlets were not covered in the school age room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen gate was not latched shut and the storage room door was not locked and shut allowing access to children in care.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The facility cares for children under the age of 24 months and at least one means of egress did not lead directly outside at level exit discharge as evidenced by no exit in the infant area to the outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.087
“The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by staff stated they didn't have the emergency plan available in the classrooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: W.M. (1).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Stationary equipment, 2 teeter totters, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)

Jan 16, 20243 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 facility cares for children under the age of 24 months and at least one means of egress did not lead directly outside at level exit discharge as evidenced by no exit in the infant area to the outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.087

Dec 20, 20234 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The facility cares for children under the age of 24 months and at least one means of egress did not lead directly outside at level exit discharge as evidenced by no exit in the infant area to the outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.087

Sep 19, 20234 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by Storage room unlocked in school age area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that during naptime I could not see where to walk because it was to dark.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The facility cares for children under the age of 24 months and at least one means of egress did not lead directly outside at level exit discharge as evidenced by no exit in the infant area to the outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.087

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 10, 2026
On file: 16 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 10, 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 12 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 10, 2026

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

The floors located in the two downstairs classrooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a floor tile was missing and in several areas there were cracked floor tiles with a portion of the tiles missing.

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

E.D., B.I., L.J. and K.E. 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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.E. 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: K.E.

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 (1) · Records and Reports

The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by two children files were missing parent initials for acknowledgement statements.

Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due September 10, 2026

Five child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

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 there were four metal cylinder/nail spikes holding back the railroad ties that had sharp edges on the top of them.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.E.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: K.E.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

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

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

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.

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 9 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 29, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 26, 2026

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 26, 2026

Stationary equipment, the teeter totter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 26, 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: S.D. (3), R.M. (1), T.S. (.50), S.S. (1) and J.W. (4).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due June 26, 2026

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: L.C., K.M., C.C. and K.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due June 26, 2026

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: C.C. and K.M.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due June 26, 2026

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: L.C. (3), K.M. 5), C.C. (4) and K.M. 3).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due June 8, 2026

L.C., K.M., C.C. and K.M. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 26, 2026

The concrete floors located in the downstairs school age classroom was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by there were several areas missing floor tiles and the concrete area was not sealed.

Required correction: Floors shall be made of approved materials.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 26, 2026

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

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

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 10, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 10, 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 wasn't covered in the PreK classroom.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: Floors shall be made of approved materials.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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

Stationary equipment, the teeter totter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: C.C. and K.M.

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: L.C. (3), K.M. 5), C.C. (4) and K.M. 3).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: L.C., K.M., C.C. and K.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

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

L.C., K.M., C.C. and K.M. 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 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 8 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 19, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due February 18, 2026

The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.

Required correction: The facility shall provide refrigeration and a method for heating bottles in the I/T unit. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 18, 2026

The ceilings located school age classroom and the PreK classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains on the ceilings showing signs of a leak.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 18, 2026

Furniture/equipment, the toddler room loft, in the toddler classroom was unsafe as evidenced by one rail was missing on 1 side of the loft creating an entrapment concern and the rails were loose causing the loft to be wobbly.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due February 18, 2026

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 18, 2026

The room was not free of drafts as evidenced by both outside doors in the downstairs school age space had areas were light could be seen on the bottoms and sides of the doors that were creating drafts of cold air into the classroom.

Required correction: The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 18, 2026

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 18, 2026

Furniture/equipment, a shelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board on the flat surface of the shelf.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due February 18, 2026

The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.

Required correction: The facility shall provide refrigeration and a method for heating bottles in the I/T unit. (GF)

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Supplemental visit 8 findings

Supplemental visit · December 3, 2025

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

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

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

The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.

Required correction: The facility shall provide refrigeration and a method for heating bottles in the I/T unit. (GF)

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

The ceilings located school age classroom and the PreK classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains on the ceilings showing signs of a leak.

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

Required correction: The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

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

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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

The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.

Required correction: The facility shall provide refrigeration and a method for heating bottles in the I/T unit. (GF)

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

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

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

Furniture/equipment, a shelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board on the flat surface of the shelf.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 16 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 26, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 17, 2025

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the latch on the gate of the toddler room was broken and would not close to the fence post.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due October 17, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.H.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 17, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.H., M.M. and S.S. 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 October 17, 2025

The floors located in the school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tiles missing and/or chipped in a couple of areas.

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 17, 2025

The walls located in the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the stripping/base board area was missing in one area in the back area of the classroom.

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 17, 2025

The walls located in the prek room and the school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.

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) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 17, 2025

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the back playground fence was not attached to the top rail of the fence in an area approximately 3 feet long..

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 17, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the rail road ties had wood rot with gaps of approximately 4 to 12 inches of exposed areas in the wood creating an entrapment concern for hands/feet.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 17, 2025

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 17, 2025

Outdoor equipment, the wood climber with yellow slide, in the back playground space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nail heads were observed on the wood portion of the structure at the base.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 17, 2025

Stationary equipment, the tetter totters, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due November 24, 2025

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: K.M., M.M. and J.W.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 24, 2025

J.W. 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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 21, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.W. 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 November 21, 2025

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: J.W.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 26, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for K.M., M.M. and J.W.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 17 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 9, 2025

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.H., M.M. and S.S. 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) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 tubes of diaper ointment. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table shelf within reach of children in the 2 year old room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.