Kansas City · Childcare
The Grove Early Learning Center
- Licensed for 104 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since November 2023.
Licensing inspections
Dec 15, 20251 citation
“The walls located in the toddler room, 2's room and the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rust and dust buildup were observed on the vents/air returns.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Nov 13, 20251 citation
“The walls located in the toddler room, 2's room and the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rust and dust buildup were observed on the vents/air returns.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Nov 16, 20234 citations
“The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wains coating was missing from the walls exposing dry wall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two (2) child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one (1) child did not have acknowledgments signed.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Nov 2, 20236 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of sunscreen and 1 bottle of Aveno hand lotion. The item(s) was/were located in children's cubbies within reach of children in the 2 year old room.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The floors located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirt stains on the yellow area rug.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wains coating was missing from the walls exposing dry wall.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two (2) child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
2 more from this inspection
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one (1) child did not have acknowledgments signed.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- December 15, 2025
- On file
- 5 visits since November 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was December 9, 2025. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · December 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due December 9, 2025
The walls located in the toddler room, 2's room and the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rust and dust buildup were observed on the vents/air returns.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Nov 2025 Annual visit 1 finding
Annual visit · November 13, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in the toddler room, 2's room and the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by rust and dust buildup were observed on the vents/air returns.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Aug 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · August 29, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-300.060 (1)(A) · Responsibilities of Caregivers
Children shall not be left without adult 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.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 16, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due November 14, 2023
The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wains coating was missing from the walls exposing dry wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due November 3, 2023
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two (2) child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 · Correction due November 3, 2023
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one (1) child did not have acknowledgments signed.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due November 16, 2023
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Nov 2023 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · November 2, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due November 2, 2023
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of sunscreen and 1 bottle of Aveno hand lotion. The item(s) was/were located in children's cubbies within reach of children in the 2 year old room.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due November 2, 2023
The floors located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirt stains on the yellow area rug.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wains coating was missing from the walls exposing dry wall.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two (2) child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one (1) child did not have acknowledgments signed.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
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Details
- Address
- 400 W 57th St
- License
- 002665549, active
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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