Kansas City · Licensed center
The Learning Rainbow Child Growth and Development Center
- Small center, licensed for 48 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
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
May 6, 20261 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Apr 16, 20267 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse and bottle of bleach. The item(s) was/were located on the divider wall accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4.
“The means of egress in the the exit door to the playground from the lunchroom was obstructed in that the door was stuck and would not easily open.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M)
3 more from this inspection
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff H.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.J. 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: M.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Oct 21, 20258 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two bottles labeled "bleach" and large container of hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf by the kitchen accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4.
“The means of egress in the the exit door to the playground from the lunchroom was obstructed in that the door was stuck and would not easily open.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M)
4 more from this inspection
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff H.A.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.J. 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: M.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“one child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
Apr 22, 20251 citation
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room, staff bathroom, furnace room, kitchen doors were not locked/latched.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
Apr 10, 20253 citations
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room, staff bathroom, furnace room, kitchen doors were not locked/latched.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet cover was missing in the preschool room by the front.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
Feb 28, 20251 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Jan 10, 20254 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash (paper, candy package, Styrofoam cup) observed on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.H., M.D., H.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Oct 2, 20247 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash (paper, candy package, Styrofoam cup) observed on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room door was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
3 more from this inspection
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach and laundry determent. The item(s) was/were located on the dryer in the unlocked laundry room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“two child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.H., M.D., H.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Jul 9, 20243 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wood deck leading to the playground is in poor repair with chipping/peeling paint and jagged rotting wood.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by ceiling light in the 3s and 4s room is not secure/flush with the ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that in the 2s room, the electrical plate was broken at the top.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
Apr 12, 20245 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wood deck leading to the playground is in poor repair with chipping/peeling paint and jagged rotting wood.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by ceiling light in the 3s and 4s room is not secure/flush with the ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that in the 2s room, the electrical plate was broken at the top.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach water solution. The item(s) was/were located on shelves accessible to children in the 2s room and 3s and 4s room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
1 more from this inspection
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two missing outlet covers in the inside playground area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
Dec 8, 20232 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The ceilings located in the preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two saggy, stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Oct 11, 20233 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The ceilings located in the preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two saggy, stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“3 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- May 6, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 6, 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 6, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 6, 2026
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 16, 2026
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 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 16, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse and bottle of bleach. The item(s) was/were located on the divider wall accessible to children.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 16, 2026
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.
Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M) · Fire Safety · Correction due April 16, 2026
The means of egress in the the exit door to the playground from the lunchroom was obstructed in that the door was stuck and would not easily open.
Required correction: Means of egress must be unobstructed.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 11, 2025
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff H.A.
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 · Correction due April 16, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.J. 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 April 16, 2026
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: M.J.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 21, 2025
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 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 21, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two bottles labeled "bleach" and large container of hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf by the kitchen accessible to children.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.
Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (1) (M) · Fire Safety
The means of egress in the the exit door to the playground from the lunchroom was obstructed in that the door was stuck and would not easily open.
Required correction: Means of egress must be unobstructed.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff H.A.
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 M.J. 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: M.J.
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) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 21, 2025
one child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · April 22, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 22, 2025
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room, staff bathroom, furnace room, kitchen doors were not locked/latched.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room, staff bathroom, furnace room, kitchen doors were not locked/latched.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 10, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet cover was missing in the preschool room by the front.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 10, 2025
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 28, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 28, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Jan 2025 Supplemental visit 4 findings
Supplemental visit · January 10, 2025
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 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 22, 2024
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 22, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash (paper, candy package, Styrofoam cup) observed on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due November 22, 2024
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for R.H., M.D., H.A.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 2, 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 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash (paper, candy package, Styrofoam cup) observed on the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 2, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room door was unlocked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 2, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach and laundry determent. The item(s) was/were located on the dryer in the unlocked laundry room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 2, 2024
two child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
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 R.H., M.D., H.A.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 9, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wood deck leading to the playground is in poor repair with chipping/peeling paint and jagged rotting wood.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 9, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by ceiling light in the 3s and 4s room is not secure/flush with the ceiling.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 9, 2024
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that in the 2s room, the electrical plate was broken at the top.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wood deck leading to the playground is in poor repair with chipping/peeling paint and jagged rotting wood.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by ceiling light in the 3s and 4s room is not secure/flush with the ceiling.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that in the 2s room, the electrical plate was broken at the top.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 12, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach water solution. The item(s) was/were located on shelves accessible to children in the 2s room and 3s and 4s room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 12, 2024
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two missing outlet covers in the inside playground area.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 8, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 27, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 8, 2023
The ceilings located in the preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two saggy, stained ceiling tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 11, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in the preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two saggy, stained ceiling tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 11, 2023
3 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
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Details
- Address
- 11116 Blue Ridge Blvd
- License
- 002745748, 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 — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Small means the smallest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 55 children. Medium is 56 to 134; large is 135 to 729.