Kansas City · Licensed center

The Mattie Rhodes Memorial Society

Large center, licensed for 166 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since April 2026.

Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 3 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

Licensing inspections

Aug 31, 20265 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on break room door broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The ceilings located in room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tiles due to plumbing issue/flooding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located room 2 and bathroom between rooms 3 & 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole cut into wall to repair damage due to plumbing issue/flooding and loose baseboard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located room 2 & 3 was/were not clean as evidenced by mildew/water damaged area rugs (mildew smell throughout classroom) pieces of sheet rock present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

1 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L.(7/13/2026), E.W.(7/13/2026), L.H. (7/13/2026),T.B., and H.A. 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)

Jul 13, 20269 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on break room door broken.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The ceilings located in room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in rooms 1, 2, and 3 and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboards (being replaced due to flooding).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in room 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by flooring is being replaced due to flooding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

5 more from this inspection

“The ceilings located in room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tiles due to plumbing issue/flooding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located room 2 and bathroom between rooms 3 & 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole cut into wall to repair damage due to plumbing issue/flooding and loose baseboard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located room 2 & 3 was/were not clean as evidenced by mildew/water damaged area rugs (mildew smell throughout classroom) pieces of sheet rock present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L.(7/13/2026), E.W.(7/13/2026), L.H. (7/13/2026),T.B., and H.A. 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)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for H.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Apr 14, 202610 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: caulk, mortar, and construction tools . The item(s) was/were located on the floor in rooms that are being repaired.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B)
“The name, address and telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (C)
“The floors located in room 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by flooring is being replaced due to flooding.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

6 more from this inspection

“The ceilings located in room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in rooms 1, 2, and 3 and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboards (being replaced due to flooding).”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, cabinet, in room 7 was not in good condition as evidenced by broken handle.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, large climber, in playground was unsafe as evidenced by exposed caulk due to repairs being made.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L., E.W., L.H., T.B., and H.A. 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)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for H.A.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 31, 2026
On file: 3 visits since April 2026 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 31, 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 verification visit 5 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 31, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 31, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on break room door broken.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 31, 2026

The ceilings located in room 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tiles due to plumbing issue/flooding.

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 August 31, 2026

The walls located room 2 and bathroom between rooms 3 & 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole cut into wall to repair damage due to plumbing issue/flooding and loose baseboard.

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 August 31, 2026

The floors located room 2 & 3 was/were not clean as evidenced by mildew/water damaged area rugs (mildew smell throughout classroom) pieces of sheet rock present.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 31, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for S.L.(7/13/2026), E.W.(7/13/2026), L.H. (7/13/2026),T.B., and H.A. 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.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Supplemental visit 9 findings

Supplemental visit · July 13, 2026

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 lock on break room door broken.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 10, 2026

The ceilings located in room 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling 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 · Correction due June 10, 2026

The walls located in rooms 1, 2, and 3 and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboards (being replaced due to flooding).

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 June 10, 2026

The floors located in room 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by flooring is being replaced due to flooding.

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