Raytown · Licensed center
Ty's Cozy Care LLC
- Medium center, licensed for 57 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 7 of its 11 licensing inspections since November 2023.
Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Aug 5, 20261 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Aug 12, 20251 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Aug 1, 20251 citation
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
Feb 26, 20251 citation
“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: T.G. needs an additional 2 hours per MOPD.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Nov 13, 20241 citation
“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: T.G. needs an additional 2 hours per MOPD.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
Nov 29, 202313 citations
“Evidence of local building approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
9 more from this inspection
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The facility is owned by a legal entity and evidence of good standing was not available.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a floor drain in the children's classroom was observed to have rust spots where paint had worn away.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The floors located in the children's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipping/peeling away and worn over a drain cover that appeared rusted.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, children's coat hook, in the hall outside the kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by a hook was partially torn from the wall and hanging on by a screw that was imbedded in the wall half way.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“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 varied for 3 children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 child's immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“3 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)
Nov 13, 202314 citations
“Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
“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)
10 more from this inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for T.S., T.G. and S.C. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility is owned by a legal entity and evidence of good standing was not available.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D)
“Evidence of local building approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a floor drain in the children's classroom was observed to have rust spots where paint had worn away.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“The floors located in the children's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipping/peeling away and worn over a drain cover that appeared rusted.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, children's coat hook, in the hall outside the kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by a hook was partially torn from the wall and hanging on by a screw that was imbedded in the wall half way.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“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 varied for 3 children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 child's immunization record(s) was/were not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A)
“3 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)
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 5, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since November 2023 — 4 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 11, 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.
Aug 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · August 5, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (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.
Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · August 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 11, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Aug 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · August 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (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.
Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 26, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due February 26, 2025
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: T.G. needs an additional 2 hours per MOPD.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · November 13, 2024
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: T.G. needs an additional 2 hours per MOPD.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Nov 2023 Compliance verification visit 13 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 29, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 17, 2023
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 17, 2023
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2023
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2023
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 November 20, 2023
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 20, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2023
The facility is owned by a legal entity and evidence of good standing was not available.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 20, 2023
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a floor drain in the children's classroom was observed to have rust spots where paint had worn away.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 20, 2023
The floors located in the children's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipping/peeling away and worn over a drain cover that appeared rusted.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 20, 2023
Furniture/equipment, children's coat hook, in the hall outside the kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by a hook was partially torn from the wall and hanging on by a screw that was imbedded in the wall half way.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 15, 2023
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 varied for 3 children.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due November 29, 2023
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 child's 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) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 15, 2023
3 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.
Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 14 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · November 13, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
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 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 13, 2023
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for T.S., T.G. and S.C. 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 25-500.052 (2) (D) · Annual Requirements
The facility is owned by a legal entity and evidence of good standing was not available.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a floor drain in the children's classroom was observed to have rust spots where paint had worn away.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the children's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipping/peeling away and worn over a drain cover that appeared rusted.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, children's coat hook, in the hall outside the kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by a hook was partially torn from the wall and hanging on by a screw that was imbedded in the wall half way.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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 varied for 3 children.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (A) · Health Care
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 child's 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) (B) · Records and Reports
3 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.
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Details
- Address
- 5400 Blue Ridge Cut Off
- License
- 002579286, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Address, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.