Blue Springs · Childcare
Tri-City Christian Early Learning 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 all 6 of its licensing inspections since May 2024.
Licensing inspections
Jun 9, 20267 citations
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1.
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1.
“The walls located in pre-k room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and loose baseboard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located in preschool room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
3 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of board on bench lifting .”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
May 13, 20267 citations
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1.
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1.
“The walls located in pre-k room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and loose baseboard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located in preschool room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
3 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of board on bench lifting .”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
May 12, 202612 citations
“Supervision and basic care were not provided as evidenced by Upon arrival in the classroom there were five children, 4-years-old with no caregiver.”
5 CSR 25-300.040 (1)
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1.
“Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1.
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage room doors not locked.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
8 more from this inspection
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors, staple remover, battery, ChapStick, tack, knives, Swiffer with liquid in int. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and cabinets and in bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing outlet covers .”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of board on bench lifting .”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The walls located in pre-k room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and loose baseboard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located in preschool room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
May 7, 20251 citation
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: laundry detergent and sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf in the room with the washer and dryer and laminator.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
May 7, 20241 citation
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
May 2, 20241 citation
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- June 9, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 2, 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.
Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 9, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements · Correction due June 2, 2026
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements · Correction due June 2, 2026
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 2, 2026
The walls located in pre-k room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and loose baseboard.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 2, 2026
The floors located in preschool room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape peeling off.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 2, 2026
The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due June 2, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of board on bench lifting .
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 June 2, 2026
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
May 2026 Reinspection visit 7 findings
Reinspection visit · May 13, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in pre-k room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and loose baseboard.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The floors located in preschool room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape peeling off.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 board on bench lifting .
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.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
May 2026 Annual visit 12 findings
Annual visit · May 12, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.040 (1) · Staffing Requirements · Correction due May 12, 2026
Supervision and basic care were not provided as evidenced by Upon arrival in the classroom there were five children, 4-years-old with no caregiver.
Required correction: Caregivers shall provide basic care and supervision.
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 1. · Health Requirements
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 12, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by storage room doors not locked.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 12, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors, staple remover, battery, ChapStick, tack, knives, Swiffer with liquid in int. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and cabinets and in bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 12, 2026
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing outlet covers .
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (F) 2 · Correction due May 12, 2026
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls.
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 board on bench lifting .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in pre-k room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and loose baseboard.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The floors located in preschool room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by tape peeling off.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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 was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
May 2025 Annual visit 1 finding
Annual visit · May 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 7, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: laundry detergent and sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf in the room with the washer and dryer and laminator.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
May 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · May 7, 2024
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due May 6, 2024
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
May 2024 Annual visit 1 finding
Annual visit · May 2, 2024
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 was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
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What it costs
$1,005 a month for an infant
Lower than 73% of the 11 that publish a price.
Kansas City-area comparison hidden: too few providers here publish a full-time price for this age.
Lower than 5 of 10 that publish a price.
Tri-City Christian Early Learning CenterMost Kansas City-area prices (middle 80%)
- Half day (morning)
- $234 to $468 a month
- Application fee
- $50
A day here
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Website
- tcearlylearning.tri-city.org
- Address
- 430 NE Duncan Rd
- License
- 002589202, active
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What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Application fee — Checked July 2026 tcearlylearning.tri-city.org
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours — Checked July 2026 tcearlylearning.tri-city.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 tcearlylearning.tri-city.org
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx