Excelsior Springs · Childcare
Treehouse Preschool
- Licensed for 44 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since May 2024.
Licensing inspections
May 21, 20263 citations
“Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by a broken cabinet door .”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches by 8.5 inches.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of pointy pieces of the fence in the back right corner of the playground were sticking out.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
May 11, 20263 citations
“Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by a broken cabinet door .”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches by 8.5 inches.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of pointy pieces of the fence in the back right corner of the playground were sticking out.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
Jun 30, 20253 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of gate to playground and stake holding gate are rusty and have chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
May 7, 20254 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of gate to playground and stake holding gate are rusty and have chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Jul 12, 20241 citation
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
May 13, 20246 citations
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Four child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (D)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by the acknowledgement page was not signed.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A)
2 more from this inspection
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by the acknowledgement page was not signed.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B)
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- May 21, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 15, 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.
May 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · May 21, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 · Correction due May 15, 2026
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by a broken cabinet door .
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due May 15, 2026
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches by 8.5 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due May 15, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of pointy pieces of the fence in the back right corner of the playground were sticking out.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
May 2026 Annual visit 3 findings
Annual visit · May 11, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by a broken cabinet door .
Required correction: The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches by 8.5 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of pointy pieces of the fence in the back right corner of the playground were sticking out.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 30, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due May 19, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of gate to playground and stake holding gate are rusty and have chipping paint.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due May 19, 2025
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due June 24, 2025
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
May 2025 Annual visit 4 findings
Annual visit · May 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of gate to playground and stake holding gate are rusty and have chipping paint.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 7, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · July 12, 2024
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due July 12, 2024
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
May 2024 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · May 13, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 13, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by Four child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 13, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (D) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due May 13, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (A) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 · Correction due May 13, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by the acknowledgement page was not signed.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (B) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 · Correction due May 13, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by the acknowledgement page was not signed.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
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Who cares for your child
Jenna Olcott (Director, Treehouse Preschool), 18 years in early childhood.
Details
- Website
- esmethodist.com
- Address
- 1650 Rainbow Blvd
- License
- 000510352, active
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Who cares for your child
- Staff esmethodist.com
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
- Website — Checked July 2026 esmethodist.com