Kansas City · Licensed family home
Tutu's Childcare, LLC
- Larger family home, licensed for up to 20 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 all 5 of its licensing inspections since December 2025.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area family homes have had 5 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
Sep 8, 20268 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for I.B., A.B., S.S., J.S. and I.L. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a filled mop bucket. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool classroom by the bathroom door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
4 more from this inspection
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were May, 2026.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (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)
“Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
Apr 14, 20267 citations
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The smoke detector was chirping in the front part of the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D)
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by a chair with a broken leg was observed in the main playroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
3 more from this inspection
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: J.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Two child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
Mar 27, 20267 citations
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The smoke detector was chirping in the front part of the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by a chair with a broken leg was observed in the main playroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
3 more from this inspection
“A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: J.S.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1.
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“Two child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
Dec 15, 20253 citations
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.B., who was hired on September 9, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Dec 9, 20253 citations
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.B., who was hired on September 9, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 8, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since December 2025 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 8, 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 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 8, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for I.B., A.B., S.S., J.S. and I.L. 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 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 8, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a filled mop bucket. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool classroom by the bathroom door.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 8, 2026
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were May, 2026.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and 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) (B) · Records and Reports
Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports
One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 14, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 27, 2026
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado 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 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 27, 2026
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 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 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due April 14, 2026
The smoke detector was chirping in the front part of the facility.
Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 14, 2026
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by a chair with a broken leg was observed in the main playroom.
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due April 6, 2026
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: J.S.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due March 31, 2026
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 31, 2026
Two child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 27, 2026
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 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 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety
The smoke detector was chirping in the front part of the facility.
Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.
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 record was not available on the premises.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (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 a chair with a broken leg was observed in the main playroom.
Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: J.S.
Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports
Two child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due December 10, 2025
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.B.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due December 9, 2025
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.B., who was hired on September 9, 2025.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due December 9, 2025
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Dec 2025 Post licensing visit 3 findings
Post licensing visit · December 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.B.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.B., who was hired on September 9, 2025.
Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.B.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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Details
- Address
- 5716 Scarritt Ave Apt A
- License
- 003098599, 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
Larger means licensed for 11 to 20 children, among Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 8 to 9; mid-size is 10.