Independence · Licensed center
The Stone Church Preschool
- Medium play-based center, licensed for 80 children.
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 7 of its 9 licensing inspections since October 2023.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 9 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
May 19, 20252 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)
Apr 14, 20252 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)
Oct 15, 20241 citation
“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 wasn't covered in the play room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
May 21, 20243 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: K.B. (1.75).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Apr 10, 20243 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: K.B. (1.75).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Nov 13, 20233 citations
“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 medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: K.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B. and A.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Oct 19, 20234 citations
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the mop sink/janitorial closet was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (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 medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: K.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B. and A.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- April 10, 2026
- On file
- 9 visits since October 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 19, 2025. 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 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 19, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 19, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due May 16, 2025
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.
Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.
Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · October 15, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 15, 2024
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 wasn't covered in the play room.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 21, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 14, 2024
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due May 13, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due May 13, 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: K.B. (1.75).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Apr 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · April 10, 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
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: K.B. (1.75).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 13, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 6, 2023
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.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due November 6, 2023
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: K.B.
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 November 6, 2023
Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B. and A.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · October 19, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 19, 2023
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the mop sink/janitorial closet was not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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.
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: K.B.
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
Criminal background check results were not on file for K.B. and A.H.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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How they teach
Play-based
“Stone Church Preschool believes that young children learn best through play. At SCP each child is loved, respected and encouraged. Our classrooms are teacher directed and child-oriented so the children can best learn in a long lasting way, through a hands-on-approach.”
What it costs
$943 a month for a preschooler
Higher than 7 of 10 that publish a price.
The Stone Church PreschoolMost Kansas City-area prices (middle 80%)
- Half day (morning)
- $150 to $435 a month
A day here
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, school year
- Meals
- Snacks provided daily; full-day students bring their own lunch, half-day students may bring lunch for Lunch Bunch
- Outdoors
- Full-day students play outside every day
- Sleep
- Full-day students have a scheduled rest time; children who don't fall asleep after 30 minutes may engage in quiet play
- Updates for parents
- Weekly/monthly notes via email, the Remind text app, or a take-home mailbox
- Schedule
- Half-Day, Half-Day with Lunch Bunch, Full-Day, Extended Hours
- Closed
- Closed between May 15 and August 1 each year
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Excluded from school with fever over 100°F oral / 99°F underarm, diarrhea, vomiting, and other listed symptoms
- Biting
- Biting is grounds for termination from the program
- Special needs
- Will make an effort to accommodate special needs but does not have special education programs for learning, emotional/behavioral, or physical handicaps
Details
- Website
- stonechurchpreschool.org
- Address
- 1012 W Lexington Ave
- License
- 002609912, active
- Ages they serve
- ages 2-5
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 stonechurchpreschool.org
What it costs
- Preschool, Second price — Checked July 2026 stonechurchpreschool.org/…/0e250f_f67ace790bf64511a3050462ccc0f0bc.pdf
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Updates for parents, Hours, Calendar, Schedule — Checked July 2026 stonechurchpreschool.org/…/0e250f_f67ace790bf64511a3050462ccc0f0bc.pdf
- Closed — Checked July 2026 stonechurchpreschool.org/…/0e250f_05c6f2c6a7ca4ddfb2d89dc34c5b94f9.pdf
Policies
- When a child is sick, Biting, Special needs — Checked July 2026 stonechurchpreschool.org/…/0e250f_f67ace790bf64511a3050462ccc0f0bc.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 stonechurchpreschool.org
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 stonechurchpreschool.org/…/0e250f_f67ace790bf64511a3050462ccc0f0bc.pdf
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.