Kansas City · Licensed center

The Learning Experience

Large center, licensed for 165 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 12 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

Jul 9, 202611 citations

“The walls located in hallway, preschool 2, toddler C, preschool 3, preppers, twaddlers, pre-k 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by room sign peeling off wall chipping paint, sticky residue, cabinet face warped.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in preschool 1 was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in preppers and pre-k 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by crumpled & stained area rugs.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for L.P., who was hired on 7/6/2026.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)

7 more from this inspection

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.L.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.A., C.R. 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: S.A., C.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 6/1/2026.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.P., A.R., L.P., S.L., A.L., D.G., M.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (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: D.G.-6.25, J.P.-1 hr, A.S. 9 hrs.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

Jan 22, 20262 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The walls located in twaddlers, toddler C, toddler hallway, pre-k-2, preppers, and pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Dec 30, 20255 citations

“The walls located in twaddlers, toddler C, toddler hallway, pre-k-2, preppers, and pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in preschool-3, preschool-1, and pre-k-2 was/were not clean as evidenced by tape/residue .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in preschool-1 (sticky residue on shelf and refrigerator), Pre-K (sticky residue on shelf).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by staff did not wash hands after wiping child's nose.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (6) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)

Dec 18, 202519 citations

“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“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 S.L. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

15 more from this inspection

“The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (III)
“The floors located in Preppers was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of dirt/debris in preschool-1 (sticky residue on shelf and refrigerator), Pre-K (sticky residue on shelf).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“The walls located in twaddlers, toddler C, toddler hallway, pre-k-2, preppers, and pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in preschool-3, preschool-1, and pre-k-2 was/were not clean as evidenced by tape/residue .”
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
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.C. and N.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A.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.
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by thirteen children, ages 23-months-2-years-old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by thirteen children children , ages 23-months-2-years-old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.B., E.G., N.G., J.H., A.K., A.S., S.H., and A.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.B. and R.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by staff did not wash hands after wiping child's nose.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (6) (A)

Jul 16, 202510 citations

“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.L. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The walls located in Toddler C and hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in Preppers was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

6 more from this inspection

“The walls located in preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes.”
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
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.C. and N.G.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A.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.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.B., E.G., N.G., J.H., A.K., A.S., S.H., and A.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.B. and R.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

Apr 21, 20252 citations

“The walls located in toddler B and Pre-k-1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelf , in preschool-3 was not in good condition as evidenced by stripping peeling off bottom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Jan 23, 20254 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various sunscreens and diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located in a low, unlocked drawer.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in toddler B and Pre-k-1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelf , in preschool-3 was not in good condition as evidenced by stripping peeling off bottom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1'.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

Sep 17, 20249 citations in 2 reports

“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

A second state report dated the same day: 8 citations

“The walls located preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint peeling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, crib, in infant was not in good condition as evidenced by labels peeling off of inside.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 13 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092

4 more from this inspection

“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: N.A.-needs 1 hour; D.G.-needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.A., M.D., P.F., A.H., J.K., E.M., A.R. 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: T.A., M.D., P.F., A.H., J.K., E.M., A.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that toddler children plan still showing formula/breast milk, and they eat table food.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)

Jul 15, 202412 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: purse. The item(s) was/were located hanging on low cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in Pre-K B was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint peeling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves , in toddler A and preschool 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

8 more from this inspection

“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 13 items in this category.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Furniture/equipment, chair, in toddler C was not in good condition as evidenced by soiled cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, crib, in infant was not in good condition as evidenced by labels peeling off of inside.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: N.A.-needs 1 hour; D.G.-needs 1 hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.A., M.D., P.F., A.H., J.K., E.M., A.R. 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: T.A., M.D., P.F., A.H., J.K., E.M., A.R.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that toddler children plan still showing formula/breast milk, and they eat table food.”
5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B)

May 23, 20245 citations

“The walls located Preschool 2(A), Pre-K 2, (Preschool 2(B) on outside kickplate) was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in all bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by top of baseboards dusty.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by tape/sticky residue (toddler B) and build up around shelves.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty return vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

1 more from this inspection

“Furniture/equipment, shelves, in Preschool 2(B), Pre-k, and Pre-K-2 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Feb 20, 20246 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor, dry hand relief, Febreze,disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer and cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty return vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located Preschool 2(A), Pre-K 2, (Preschool 2(B) on outside kickplate) was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in all bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by top of baseboards dusty.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

2 more from this inspection

“The floors located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by tape/sticky residue (toddler B) and build up around shelves.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves, in Preschool 2(B), Pre-k, and Pre-K-2 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

Oct 4, 20238 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The walls located in Prepper room, Twaddler, Preschool 2 and Preschool 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and residue on doors.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves, in in all rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by stickers/picture peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in in Toddler B was not in good condition as evidenced by edging coming off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.

4 more from this inspection

“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by broken sink in toy kitchen in Toddler C room.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (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: R.G.-needs 2.25 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.D., L.K., S.L., A.N., A.T. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.”
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: A.A., E.B., S.L.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: July 9, 2026
On file: 12 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was January 22, 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.

Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 9, 2026

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

The walls located in hallway, preschool 2, toddler C, preschool 3, preppers, twaddlers, pre-k 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by room sign peeling off wall chipping paint, sticky residue, cabinet face warped.

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

The ceilings located in preschool 1 was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tile.

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

The floors located in preppers and pre-k 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by crumpled & stained area rugs.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for L.P., who was hired on 7/6/2026.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.L.

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 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.A., C.R. 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: S.A., C.R.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (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 6/1/2026.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.P., A.R., L.P., S.L., A.L., D.G., M.C.

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

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: D.G.-6.25, J.P.-1 hr, A.S. 9 hrs.

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

State licensing record

May 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · May 29, 2026

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

The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

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.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · March 18, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) · Health Care

In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · January 22, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 16, 2026

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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 22, 2026

The walls located in twaddlers, toddler C, toddler hallway, pre-k-2, preppers, and pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Reinspection visit 5 findings

Reinspection visit · December 30, 2025

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

The walls located in twaddlers, toddler C, toddler hallway, pre-k-2, preppers, and pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.

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 December 30, 2025

The floors located in preschool-3, preschool-1, and pre-k-2 was/were not clean as evidenced by tape/residue .

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) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 30, 2025

There was evidence of dirt/debris in preschool-1 (sticky residue on shelf and refrigerator), Pre-K (sticky residue on shelf).

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.192 (6) (A) · Health Care · Correction due December 30, 2025

Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by staff did not wash hands after wiping child's nose.

Required correction: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

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

Dec 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 19 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · December 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 30, 2025

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

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 · Correction due July 29, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.L. 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 December 18, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due December 18, 2025

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 29, 2025

The floors located in Preppers was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.

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 July 29, 2025

The walls located in preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes.

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

There was evidence of dirt/debris in preschool-1 (sticky residue on shelf and refrigerator), Pre-K (sticky residue on shelf).

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 18, 2025

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.

Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

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

The walls located in twaddlers, toddler C, toddler hallway, pre-k-2, preppers, and pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.

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

The floors located in preschool-3, preschool-1, and pre-k-2 was/were not clean as evidenced by tape/residue .

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 August 29, 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.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due July 30, 2025

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.C. and N.G.

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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due July 30, 2025

A.S. 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 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due December 18, 2025

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by thirteen children, ages 23-months-2-years-old, were cared for by two 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 December 18, 2025

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by thirteen children children , ages 23-months-2-years-old, were cared for by two 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 December 18, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.B., E.G., N.G., J.H., A.K., A.S., S.H., and A.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 August 25, 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.B. 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 25-500.192 (6) (A) · Health Care

Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by staff did not wash hands after wiping child's nose.

Required correction: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 16, 2025

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

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.L. 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 July 16, 2025

The walls located in Toddler C and hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

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

The floors located in Preppers was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.

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

The walls located in preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes.

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.

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 25-500.102 · 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: M.C. and N.G.

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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

A.S. 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

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: R.B. 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

Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2025

The walls located in toddler B and Pre-k-1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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 April 21, 2025

Furniture/equipment, shelf , in preschool-3 was not in good condition as evidenced by stripping peeling off bottom.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 23, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 23, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various sunscreens and diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located in a low, unlocked drawer.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The walls located in toddler B and Pre-k-1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

Furniture/equipment, shelf , in preschool-3 was not in good condition as evidenced by stripping peeling off bottom.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due January 23, 2025

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1'.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due August 22, 2024

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

Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 8 findings

Compliance verification visit · September 17, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 3, 2024

The walls located preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint peeling.

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 August 22, 2024

Furniture/equipment, crib, in infant was not in good condition as evidenced by labels peeling off of inside.

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

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 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. · Correction due August 22, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 13 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due September 17, 2024

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: N.A.-needs 1 hour; D.G.-needs 1 hour.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due September 3, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for T.A., M.D., P.F., A.H., J.K., E.M., A.R. 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 September 3, 2024

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: T.A., M.D., P.F., A.H., J.K., E.M., A.R.

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

5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due August 22, 2024

The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that toddler children plan still showing formula/breast milk, and they eat table food.

Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 15, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 15, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: purse. The item(s) was/were located hanging on low cabinet.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 15, 2024

The walls located in Pre-K B was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

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

The walls located preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint peeling.

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 July 15, 2024

Furniture/equipment, shelves , in toddler A and preschool 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

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

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 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D.

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 13 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 15, 2024

Furniture/equipment, chair, in toddler C was not in good condition as evidenced by soiled cover.

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, crib, in infant was not in good condition as evidenced by labels peeling off of inside.

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

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: N.A.-needs 1 hour; D.G.-needs 1 hour.

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

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

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: T.A., M.D., P.F., A.H., J.K., E.M., A.R.

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

5 CSR 25-500.202 (2) (B) · Nutrition and Food Service

Required correction: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 23, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 23, 2024

The walls located Preschool 2(A), Pre-K 2, (Preschool 2(B) on outside kickplate) was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

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 May 23, 2024

The walls located in all bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by top of baseboards dusty.

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 May 23, 2024

The floors located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by tape/sticky residue (toddler B) and build up around shelves.

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 May 23, 2024

The ceilings located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty return vents.

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 May 23, 2024

Furniture/equipment, shelves, in Preschool 2(B), Pre-k, and Pre-K-2 was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 20, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 20, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor, dry hand relief, Febreze,disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer and cabinet.