Platte City · Licensed family home
Swearngin, Chonchala Janie
- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 12 of its 13 licensing inspections since August 2023.
Of the 45 Kansas City-area family homes with 10 or more licensing inspections, 58% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this home did. 42% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Sep 22, 20263 citations
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Chonchala Swearngin and K.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Aug 5, 20263 citations
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Chonchala Swearngin and K.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Oct 3, 20254 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material sticking out between resilient surface squares creating a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“The walls located play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dent in wall exposing plaster.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“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 7/22/24 and 7/22/24.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
Aug 5, 20255 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material sticking out between resilient surface squares creating a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“The walls located play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dent in wall exposing plaster.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“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 7/22/24 and 7/22/24.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
1 more from this inspection
“One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B)
Mar 5, 20251 citation
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
Feb 26, 20252 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“Outdoor equipment, shopping cart, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusted areas.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
Aug 13, 20242 citations
“The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard is missing.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, blue merry go round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes emblem has cracked leaving jagged edges.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
Aug 12, 20243 citations
“The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard is missing.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, blue merry go round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes emblem has cracked leaving jagged edges.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, Soccer ball, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling vinyl.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
Feb 16, 20241 citation
“Outdoor equipment, rocking dolphin, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
Feb 9, 20244 citations
“Outdoor equipment, 3 plastic bulldozers, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracks in plastic.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, 3 plastic shovels, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, plastic watering cans, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, rocking dolphin, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)
Sep 8, 20232 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.5 inches.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“The walls located closet door in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in closet door where door knob should be.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
Aug 28, 20235 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.5 inches.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mega block had hole where peg should be.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“Furniture/equipment, mega block, in playroom was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in top where peg should be.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“Outdoor equipment, sifter, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by sharp edges.”
5 CSR 25-400.095 (A)
1 more from this inspection
“The walls located closet door in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in closet door where door knob should be.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 22, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since August 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 20, 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 verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 22, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due September 20, 2026
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
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 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due September 20, 2026
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due August 10, 2026
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Chonchala Swearngin and K.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 5, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
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 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Chonchala Swearngin and K.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 22, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 22, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material sticking out between resilient surface squares creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 22, 2025
The walls located play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dent in wall exposing plaster.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 27, 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 7/22/24 and 7/22/24.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material sticking out between resilient surface squares creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The walls located play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dent in wall exposing plaster.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
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 7/22/24 and 7/22/24.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 5, 2025
One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 3, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 26, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping material showing causing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 26, 2025
Outdoor equipment, shopping cart, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusted areas.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 13, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 13, 2024
The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard is missing.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 13, 2024
Outdoor equipment, blue merry go round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes emblem has cracked leaving jagged edges.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard is missing.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, blue merry go round, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes emblem has cracked leaving jagged edges.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 12, 2024
Outdoor equipment, Soccer ball, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling vinyl.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 16, 2024
Outdoor equipment, rocking dolphin, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 9, 2024
Outdoor equipment, 3 plastic bulldozers, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracks in plastic.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 9, 2024
Outdoor equipment, 3 plastic shovels, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 9, 2024
Outdoor equipment, plastic watering cans, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, rocking dolphin, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 8, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 5, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.5 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 5, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The walls located closet door in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in closet door where door knob should be.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Aug 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 28, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.5 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials 2 (A) 1 · Correction due August 28, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mega block had hole where peg should be.
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (A) 1 · Correction due August 28, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Furniture/equipment, mega block, in playroom was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in top where peg should be.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 · Correction due August 28, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Outdoor equipment, sifter, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by sharp edges.
Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The walls located closet door in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in closet door where door knob should be.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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Details
- Address
- 6 S Vine View
- License
- 000391375, active
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.