Kansas City · Licensed center

The Kiddie Depot Daycare, LLC

Medium center, licensed for 120 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 13 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

May 1, 20261 citation

“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Apr 21, 20262 citations

“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Apr 15, 202615 citations

“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.B., N.H., J.J., M.M., M.M., P.M., E.M., C.M., R'Myia S., A'Nyia S., A.S., A.T., R.W., M.W., S.W., D.W. and P.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 5.
“The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were 0 diapering table(s) for 12 two year olds.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (B)

11 more from this inspection

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“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: A.G. needs 12 hours and V.C. needs 12 hours.”
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: R.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“2 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 M.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.G., M.M., Y.P., P.S., P.C., A.G., and V.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.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: R'Myia S. and R.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Oct 20, 202514 citations

“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.B., N.H., J.J., M.M., M.M., P.M., E.M., C.M., R'Myia S., A'Nyia S., A.S., A.T., R.W., M.W., S.W., D.W. and P.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 5.
“The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were 0 diapering table(s) for 12 two year olds.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (B)

10 more from this inspection

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: R.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.G., M.M., Y.P., P.S., P.C., A.G., and V.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“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: R'Myia S. and R.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“2 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 R.W. and M.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“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: A.G. needs 12 hours and V.C. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.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)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

May 28, 20252 citations

“The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D)
“Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)

Apr 15, 20254 citations

“The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D)
“Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children , ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

Apr 10, 20258 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not 4' tall - the height of the partition(s) were approximately 2 feet tall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)
“Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

4 more from this inspection

“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children , ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“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 older than five (5) years for E.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D)

Feb 19, 202510 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not 4' tall - the height of the partition(s) were approximately 2 feet tall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)
“Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.B., F.B., A.G., C.O., and M.V.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

6 more from this inspection

“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 older than five (5) years for E.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for E.M., C.S., M.J., and M.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in the I/T blue and yellow room where the partition is separating the rooms near the diaper changing tables was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint marks.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Oct 29, 202411 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 M.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in the I/T blue and yellow room where the partition is separating the rooms near the diaper changing tables was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint marks.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not 4' tall - the height of the partition(s) were approximately 2 feet tall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)

7 more from this inspection

“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.”
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: 3.75 hours needed for D.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.B., F.B., A.G., C.O., and M.V.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.G. and E.T.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for E.M., C.S., M.J., and M.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“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)

Apr 23, 20241 citation

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.H. .75 hours, and D.M. 2.25 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Mar 8, 20241 citation

“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.H. .75 hours, and D.M. 2.25 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Jan 31, 20244 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.N. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 near the fence door and the parking lot, the fence at the bottom was not connected completely and children can push out the fence creating a hole bigger than 3.5 inches or pinch their fingers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.H. .75 hours, and D.M. 3.75 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for S.W., M.M., R.M., C.N. and C.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Oct 3, 20234 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.N. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 near the fence door and the parking lot, the fence at the bottom was not connected completely and children can push out the fence creating a hole bigger than 3.5 inches or pinch their fingers.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.H. .75 hours, and D.M. 3.75 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for S.W., M.M., R.M., C.N. and C.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: May 1, 2026
On file: 13 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was May 1, 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.

May 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · May 1, 2026

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

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

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

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Reinspection visit 2 findings

Reinspection visit · April 21, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due April 21, 2026

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

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

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

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 15 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 15, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 3, 2025

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 3, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.B., N.H., J.J., M.M., M.M., P.M., E.M., C.M., R'Myia S., A'Nyia S., A.S., A.T., R.W., M.W., S.W., D.W. and P.C. 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 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 1, 2025

Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.

Required correction: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (B) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 1, 2025

The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were 0 diapering table(s) for 12 two year olds.

Required correction: The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 3, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due February 18, 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: A.G. needs 12 hours and V.C. needs 12 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due November 3, 2025

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

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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 3, 2025

1 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 November 3, 2025

1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name 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 · Correction due November 3, 2025

2 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 M.M.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due February 20, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.G., M.M., Y.P., P.S., P.C., A.G., and V.C.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 3, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.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 3, 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: R'Myia S. and R.W.

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

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 14 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 20, 2025

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

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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

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

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

Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.

Required correction: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

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

The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were 0 diapering table(s) for 12 two year olds.

Required correction: The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

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: R.W.

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.G., M.M., Y.P., P.S., P.C., A.G., and V.C.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training 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: R'Myia S. and R.W.

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

1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name 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

2 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 R.W. and M.M.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

1 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

May 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 28, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 21, 2025

The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 27, 2025

Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

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

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Reinspection visit 4 findings

Reinspection visit · April 15, 2025

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

The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

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

Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due April 15, 2025

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due April 15, 2025

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children , ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 10, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 12, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.M. 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 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due March 12, 2025

The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not 4' tall - the height of the partition(s) were approximately 2 feet tall.

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

Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children , ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 12, 2025

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 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due February 27, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for E.T.

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

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

The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Supplemental visit 10 findings

Supplemental visit · February 19, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 12, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

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

The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not 4' tall - the height of the partition(s) were approximately 2 feet tall.

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

Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due January 16, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.B., F.B., A.G., C.O., and M.V.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training 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 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for E.T.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 16, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for E.M., C.S., M.J., and M.W.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for M.M. 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 January 16, 2025

The walls located in the I/T blue and yellow room where the partition is separating the rooms near the diaper changing tables was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint marks.

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. B. · Correction due January 16, 2025

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 29, 2024

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 M.M. 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 walls located in the I/T blue and yellow room where the partition is separating the rooms near the diaper changing tables was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint marks.

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

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

The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not 4' tall - the height of the partition(s) were approximately 2 feet tall.

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

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

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

Stationary equipment, big yellow metal spinner the children can climb into and spin it around, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due October 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: 3.75 hours needed for D.M.

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

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.B., F.B., A.G., C.O., and M.V.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.G. and E.T.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for E.M., C.S., M.J., and M.W.

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

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.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · April 23, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due April 23, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.H. .75 hours, and D.M. 2.25 hours.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · March 8, 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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.H. .75 hours, and D.M. 2.25 hours.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Supplemental visit 4 findings

Supplemental visit · January 31, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 31, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.N. 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 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 17, 2023

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 near the fence door and the parking lot, the fence at the bottom was not connected completely and children can push out the fence creating a hole bigger than 3.5 inches or pinch their fingers.

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

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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.H. .75 hours, and D.M. 3.75 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 31, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for S.W., M.M., R.M., C.N. and C.S.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2023 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · December 7, 2023

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2) years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;

Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 3, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.N. 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 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: C.H. .75 hours, and D.M. 3.75 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Criminal background check results were not on file for S.W., M.M., R.M., C.N. and C.S.

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

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 216-1401

Website: kdacademykc.com
Address: 2141 Prospect Ave
License: 002307015, active
Ages they serve: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Established: 2005

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From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Website — Checked July 2026 kdacademykc.com
Ages they serve, Established — Checked July 2026 kdacademykc.com
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

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