Kansas City · Licensed family home

Travois Childcare, LLC

Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 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 8 of its 9 licensing inspections since March 2024.

Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area family homes have had 9 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

Licensing inspections

Sep 16, 202610 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.F., M.C., A.B. and P.G. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the room with the cribs and the back playroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the ceiling lights were fluorescent tube lights that did not have a protective covering over them to protect from shattering .”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets did not have protective covers in place.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)

6 more from this inspection

“A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: T.F.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
“The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for T.F., who was hired on approximately 3 months ago as a substitute.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P)
“The assistant(s), T.F., did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (5) (A) 3.
“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by the acknowledgment statements on page 2 of the enrollment record was not signed for one child.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (1)
“One child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for T.F.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Mar 26, 20265 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.F., M.C., A.B. and P.G. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the room with the cribs and the back playroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the ceiling lights were fluorescent tube lights that did not have a protective covering over them to protect from shattering .”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by the acknowledgment statements on page 2 of the enrollment record was not signed for one child.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (1)

1 more from this inspection

“One child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D)

Dec 8, 20259 citations

“Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was on the surface level of the outside play space just inside the gate.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (D)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
“Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-400.090 (3) (A)
“A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: R.F. and M.C.”
5 CSR 25-400.105

5 more from this inspection

“The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.C., who was hired on August, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P)
“A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): R.F.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (D)
“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.F.”
5 CSR 25-400.125
“Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by staff files for R.F. and M.C. were not available at the child care. Records are kept by the Human Resource Department and were not accessible during the inspection.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (10)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.C. .”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Sep 8, 20259 citations

“Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was on the surface level of the outside play space just inside the gate.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (D)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
“Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-400.090 (3) (A)
“A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: R.F. and M.C.”
5 CSR 25-400.105

5 more from this inspection

“The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.C., who was hired on August, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P)
“A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): R.F.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (D)
“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.F.”
5 CSR 25-400.125
“Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by staff files for R.F. and M.C. were not available at the child care. Records are kept by the Human Resource Department and were not accessible during the inspection.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (10)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.C. .”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Mar 31, 20253 citations

“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Mar 7, 20253 citations

“One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.H.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.D.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Sep 19, 20241 citation

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)

Sep 18, 20241 citation

“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)

Mar 5, 2024No rules cited

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: September 16, 2026
On file: 9 visits since March 2024 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 16, 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.

Sep 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 10 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 16, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 24, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.F., M.C., A.B. and P.G. 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 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due April 24, 2026

The ceilings located in the room with the cribs and the back playroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the ceiling lights were fluorescent tube lights that did not have a protective covering over them to protect from shattering .

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

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due September 16, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets did not have protective covers in place.

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) .

A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: T.F.

Required correction: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for T.F., who was hired on approximately 3 months ago as a substitute.

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 (5) (A) 3. · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The assistant(s), T.F., did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (1) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 24, 2026

The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by the acknowledgment statements on page 2 of the enrollment record was not signed for one child.

Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 24, 2026

One child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the 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 T.F.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 26, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.F., M.C., A.B. and P.G. 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 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

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

5 CSR 25-400.210 (1) · Records and Reports

The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by the acknowledgment statements on page 2 of the enrollment record was not signed for one child.

Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D) · Records and Reports

One child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.

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

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 9 findings

Compliance verification visit · December 8, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (D) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due October 23, 2025

Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was on the surface level of the outside play space just inside the gate.

Required correction: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due October 23, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-400.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due October 23, 2025

Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . · Correction due October 23, 2025

A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: R.F. and M.C.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due December 5, 2025

The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.C., who was hired on August, 2025.

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

5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due December 5, 2025

A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): R.F.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-400.125 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . · Correction due December 5, 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.F.

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

5 CSR 25-400.210 (10) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 23, 2025

Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by staff files for R.F. and M.C. were not available at the child care. Records are kept by the Human Resource Department and were not accessible during the inspection.

Required correction: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time.

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

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.C. .

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

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · September 8, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (4) (D) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was on the surface level of the outside play space just inside the gate.

Required correction: No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-400.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) .

A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: R.F. and M.C.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (P) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for M.C., who was hired on August, 2025.

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

5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports

A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): R.F.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-400.125 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) .

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.F.

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

5 CSR 25-400.210 (10) · Records and Reports

Required correction: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.C. .

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

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 31, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 20, 2025

One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due March 21, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.H.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 20, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.D.

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

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 7, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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 M.H.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.D.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 19, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due September 19, 2024

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · September 18, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record

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Details

(816) 994-8970

Address: 310 W 19th Ter
License: 002685385, 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

Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.