Kansas City · Licensed center
The Downtown Childhood Development Center LLC
- Small play-based center, licensed for 46 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 10 of its 11 licensing inspections since November 2023.
Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Jun 15, 20261 citation
“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.F.L. (3.25 hrs).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
May 5, 20261 citation
“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.F.L. (3.25 hrs).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Aug 12, 20252 citations
“The floors located in the large playroom was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.”
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: J.B. (1), L.F.L. (6.25), D.R. (7.5) and D.W. (1).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
May 21, 20252 citations
“The floors located in the large playroom was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.”
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: J.B. (1), L.F.L. (6.25), D.R. (7.5) and D.W. (1).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Nov 27, 20243 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“D.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.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.L.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Nov 13, 20246 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“D.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.
“One 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)
“One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
2 more from this inspection
“One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.L.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
May 30, 20241 citation
“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.F.L. (1.25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
May 13, 20241 citation
“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.F.L. (1.25).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Nov 16, 20231 citation
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Nov 8, 20232 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by the facility didn't serve a vegetable for lunch.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- June 15, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since November 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 15, 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.
Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · June 15, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 15, 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: L.F.L. (3.25 hrs).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
May 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · May 5, 2026
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.F.L. (3.25 hrs).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 27, 2025
The floors located in the large playroom was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.
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 August 12, 2025
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.B. (1), L.F.L. (6.25), D.R. (7.5) and D.W. (1).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the large playroom was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug.
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
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.B. (1), L.F.L. (6.25), D.R. (7.5) and D.W. (1).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 27, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 20, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.R. 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 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due November 26, 2024
D.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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due November 25, 2024
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.L.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 13, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.R. 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 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel
D.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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 13, 2024
One 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 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 13, 2024
One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number 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 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 13, 2024
One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for K.L.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · May 30, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due May 29, 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.F.L. (1.25).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · May 13, 2024
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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: L.F.L. (1.25).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · November 16, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 8, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due November 8, 2023
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by the facility didn't serve a vegetable for lunch.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
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How they teach
Play-based and STEAM
“Our unique approach blends play-based learning, STEM education, social-emotional growth, and real-world experiences to foster curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.”
A day here
- Meals
- Breakfast & snack provided during the Before & After School program
Details
- Website
- dcdckids.org
- Address
- 2214 E Truman Rd
- License
- 002324283, active
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks to 13 years old
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 dcdckids.org
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals — Checked July 2026 dcdckids.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 dcdckids.org
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 dcdckids.org
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
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.