Greenwood · Licensed center
Tree House Expression
- Small center, licensed for 40 children.
- Run by the person who holds the license.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 9 of its licensing inspections since November 2023.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 9 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
May 13, 20266 citations
“The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 21 year old with special needs, an enrollment form dated 8/2025 in on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (18)
“The walls located in basement above the windows (2 windows on the front of the building) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by can see daylight above window and wall .”
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.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
2 more from this inspection
“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: A.A. needs .75.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for S.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Dec 16, 20254 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.
“tires and other items was observed on the stair landing.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (4) (E)
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by Kitchen set, stove sink and dishwasher, not in good condition..”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
Nov 20, 20255 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.
“tires and other items was observed on the stair landing.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (4) (E)
“Furniture/equipment, shelf, in play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by Kitchen set, stove sink and dishwasher, not in good condition..”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
1 more from this inspection
“Outdoor equipment, two rakes, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken handle and parts.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
Jun 3, 20252 citations
“The walls located in dramatic play area under window near floor was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.”
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: C.F. needs 7 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
May 20, 20252 citations
“The walls located in dramatic play area under window near floor was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.”
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: C.F. needs 7 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Nov 19, 20241 citation
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle labeled bleach. The item(s) was/were located boys bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
Aug 30, 202411 citations
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“Furniture/equipment, Desk, in at the front door was not in good condition as evidenced by cardboard pieces coming off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mirror by the hallway is coming apart as the foam and material are falling off..”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
7 more from this inspection
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“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: C.F. needs 7 hours and A.M. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.M. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (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)
“Child A child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
“Child A child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for D.A. and J.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
May 22, 202411 citations
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“Furniture/equipment, Desk, in at the front door was not in good condition as evidenced by cardboard pieces coming off.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mirror by the hallway is coming apart as the foam and material are falling off..”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
7 more from this inspection
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“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: C.F. needs 7 hours and A.M. needs 12 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.M. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (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)
“Child A child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
“Child A child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for D.A. and J.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Nov 29, 20231 citation
“Outdoor equipment, seesaw, in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by pipes were exposed and sharp.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- May 13, 2026
- On file
- 9 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was December 12, 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 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 13, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 21 year old with special needs, an enrollment form dated 8/2025 in on file.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in basement above the windows (2 windows on the front of the building) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by can see daylight above window and wall .
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
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 25-500.102 · 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.M.
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 25-500.102 (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: A.A. needs .75.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for S.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 16, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 12, 2025
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 25-500.087 (4) (E) · Fire Safety · Correction due December 12, 2025
tires and other items was observed on the stair landing.
Required correction: Steps/ramps shall be free of objects.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 12, 2025
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 12, 2025
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by Kitchen set, stove sink and dishwasher, not in good condition..
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 20, 2025
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 25-500.087 (4) (E) · Fire Safety
tires and other items was observed on the stair landing.
Required correction: Steps/ramps shall be free of objects.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken shelf.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by Kitchen set, stove sink and dishwasher, not in good condition..
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 20, 2025
Outdoor equipment, two rakes, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken handle and parts.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 22, 2025
The walls located in dramatic play area under window near floor was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.
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 June 3, 2025
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: C.F. needs 7 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 20, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in dramatic play area under window near floor was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.
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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: C.F. needs 7 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · November 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 19, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle labeled bleach. The item(s) was/were located boys bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Nov 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · November 8, 2024
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. · Child Care Program
Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. · Child Care Program
Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 11 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 30, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 30, 2024
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 30, 2024
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 9, 2024
Furniture/equipment, Desk, in at the front door was not in good condition as evidenced by cardboard pieces coming off.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 9, 2024
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mirror by the hallway is coming apart as the foam and material are falling off..
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due May 30, 2024
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due July 9, 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: C.F. needs 7 hours and A.M. needs 12 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 12, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.M. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due July 9, 2024
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.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 9, 2024
Child A 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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 9, 2024
Child A child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due August 30, 2024
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for D.A. and J.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · May 22, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, Desk, in at the front door was not in good condition as evidenced by cardboard pieces coming off.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mirror by the hallway is coming apart as the foam and material are falling off..
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
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: C.F. needs 7 hours and A.M. needs 12 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.M. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
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.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports
Child A 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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
Child A child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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 D.A. and J.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · November 29, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 29, 2023
Outdoor equipment, seesaw, in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by pipes were exposed and sharp.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
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Openings, child care subsidies, cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.
Details
- Address
- 1702 W Main St
- License
- 000248548, 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.