Liberty · Licensed center

The Liberty Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Liberty, Missouri, Inc.

Small developmental center, licensed for 52 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 11 of its 12 licensing inspections since August 2023.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.

Licensing inspections

Aug 27, 20264 citations

“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: C.M. needs 2 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“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 11/3/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“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 A.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)

Feb 26, 20261 citation

“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

Feb 24, 20261 citation

“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

Oct 27, 20256 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in classrooms and bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

2 more from this inspection

“The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (3) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for S.P. and A.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Aug 25, 20256 citations

“The ceilings located in classrooms and bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: S.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.102

2 more from this inspection

“The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (3) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for S.P. and A.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jun 17, 20251 citation

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)

Feb 21, 20252 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 5.

Dec 3, 20248 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The walls located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint by wall near table.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 5.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.

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: A.S. needs one hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“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: N.P. needs seven hours .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (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.M. and C.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for E.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Aug 20, 202411 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by store room door was open.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Cleaning wipes - Preempt brand. The item(s) was/were located on shelf in Room 1.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint by wall near table.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

7 more from this inspection

“Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 5.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: A.S. needs one hour.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“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: N.P. needs seven hours .”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (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.M. and C.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for E.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Feb 22, 2024No rules cited

Sep 28, 20235 citations

“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“The walls located in PreK was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding coming off the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: K.L. needs 1.75 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.132

Aug 28, 20237 citations

“The walls located in Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding coming off the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in PreK was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: K.L. needs 1.75 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132

3 more from this inspection

“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“Three child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 27, 2026
On file: 12 visits since August 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 27, 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.

Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 27, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: C.M. needs 2 hours.

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

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 11/3/2025.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file 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 August 27, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.S. 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.

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · February 26, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 26, 2026

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · February 24, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · October 27, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 27, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.B. 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 September 8, 2025

The ceilings located in classrooms and bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 27, 2025

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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

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

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 25-500.192 (3) (B) · Health Care · Correction due August 27, 2025

The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.

Required correction: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 15, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for S.P. and A.B.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 25, 2025

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

The ceilings located in classrooms and bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.B. 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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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: S.P.

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 25-500.192 (3) (B) · Health Care

The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.

Required correction: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for S.P. and A.B.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · June 17, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 11, 2025

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 21, 2025

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 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 21, 2025

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

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

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Supplemental visit 8 findings

Supplemental visit · December 3, 2024

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 · Correction due September 24, 2024

The walls located in Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint by wall near table.

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

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 latch 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 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 23, 2024

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due September 13, 2024

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: A.S. needs one hour.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 27, 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: N.P. needs seven hours .

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due August 27, 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: M.M. and C.P.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due December 2, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for E.W.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 20, 2024

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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by store room door was open.

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 August 20, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Cleaning wipes - Preempt brand. The item(s) was/were located on shelf in Room 1.

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 Room 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Chipping paint by wall near table.

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

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 latch 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 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

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: A.S. needs one hour.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: N.P. needs seven hours .

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

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.M. and C.P.

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) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 20, 2024

One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for E.W.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · September 28, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · Correction due August 28, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 26, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The walls located in PreK was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.

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 September 26, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The walls located in Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding coming off the wall.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 19, 2023 · 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: K.L. needs 1.75 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. · Correction due August 28, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Aug 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 28, 2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The walls located in Prek was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding coming off the wall.

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 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The walls located in PreK was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 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: K.L. needs 1.75 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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 August 28, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Three child(ren) records did not include home telephone number 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 August 28, 2023 · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Developmental

“We believe in developmentally appropriate practice, which means simply that educators need to think first about the developmental needs of the child and then create an environment... Included with the creation of environment, we also believe in the power of play.”

What it costs

From $974 a month

Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Application fee: $30

A day here

Hours: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Meals: Breakfast at 9:00 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m., snack at 3:00 p.m., served family style; participates in the Missouri Dept. of Health Child Care Food Program (CCFP)
Outdoors: Daily outdoor play required by state regulations, except during extreme weather
Diapers: Parents supply their own disposable diapers and wipes
Schedule: full-day
Closed: 6 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Policies

When a child is sick: Child must stay home for temperature over 100°F orally, constant cough/wheezing/nasal discharge/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea, discharging eyes or ear, or any undiagnosed rash; isolated and called for pickup within the hour if symptoms develop at the center

Details

(816) 781-7654

Website: lcceec.org
Address: 427 E Kansas St
License: 000168143, active
Ages they serve: 2 to 5 years
Established: 1972

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All checked July 2026.

How they teach

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What it costs

Monthly tuition, Application fee lcceec.org

State record

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

A day here

Meals, Outdoors, Diapers lcceec.org
Hours lcceec.org
Calendar, Closed lcceec.org
Schedule lcceec.org

Policies

When a child is sick lcceec.org

Details

Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Website lcceec.org
Ages they serve lcceec.org
Established lcceec.org

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.