Kansas City · Licensed center
Tykes & Totz Inc.
- Small center, licensed for 20 children.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at 14 of its 16 licensing inspections since September 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
Jun 9, 20261 citation
“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D)
Apr 27, 20261 citation
“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D)
Dec 9, 20254 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)
“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 September 2025 for both children. Specific day was not legible on either form.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
Dec 8, 20255 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)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.J. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 September 2025 for both children. Specific day was not legible on either form.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
1 more from this inspection
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C)
Jul 1, 20251 citation
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Mar 26, 20251 citation
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Dec 17, 20241 citation
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
Nov 25, 202415 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a rusted grill. The item(s) was/were located on the path leading to the children's playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
11 more from this inspection
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The floors located in the large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the playground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6.
“The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.222
Sep 11, 202415 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6.
“The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8.
11 more from this inspection
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a rusted grill. The item(s) was/were located on the path leading to the children's playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The floors located in the large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.222
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the playground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
Aug 20, 202426 citations
“Evidence of local building approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
22 more from this inspection
“The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6.
“The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a rusted grill. The item(s) was/were located on the path leading to the children's playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (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)
“Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3.
“Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 5.
“Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.”
5 CSR 25-500.212 (1) (B)
“Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The floors located in the large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of roaches in the children's cubby area where two dead roaches were observed near the cubbies and next to the secondary front entrance.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the playground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris, fallen limbs and rocks were observed on the children's playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.222
Mar 8, 202438 citations
“Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
34 more from this inspection
“Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The floors located in the large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of roaches in the children's cubby area where two dead roaches were observed near the cubbies and next to the secondary front entrance.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the payground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches at the widest point leading to the playground area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6.
“The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8.
“Outdoor equipment, two picnic tables, in the children's playground space was not in good condition as evidenced by broken wooden planks were present with sharp edges and holes that measured 3 inches.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“A caregiver did not cooperate with the department as evidenced by documentation requested by the department on multiple occasions regarding supervision of children (initially requested September 8th via phone call and email) was not provided prior to the inspection or available during the inspection.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (B)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“Background screening information was not kept confidential for S.J. who did not have her complete background screening information on file and available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (Q)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (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)
“Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 5.
“Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.”
5 CSR 25-500.212 (1) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 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 S.J. (expiration date 11/21/2023).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Evidence of local building 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)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris, fallen limbs and rocks were observed on the children's playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3.
“1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.222
“A supervision plan, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (11)
Dec 4, 202339 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)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
35 more from this inspection
“Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F)
“The floors located in the large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“There was evidence of roaches in the children's cubby area where two dead roaches were observed near the cubbies and next to the secondary front entrance.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches at the widest point leading to the playground area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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 no resilient material was present.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris, fallen limbs and rocks were observed on the children's playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A)
“Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.”
5 CSR 25-500.212 (1) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-500.222
“A supervision plan, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (11)
“1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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 S.J. (expiration date 11/21/2023).”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“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 annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“Evidence of local building approval was not received.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6.
“The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the payground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, two picnic tables, in the children's playground space was not in good condition as evidenced by broken wooden planks were present with sharp edges and holes that measured 3 inches.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“A caregiver did not cooperate with the department as evidenced by documentation requested by the department on multiple occasions regarding supervision of children (initially requested September 8th via phone call and email) was not provided prior to the inspection or available during the inspection.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (B)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“Background screening information was not kept confidential for S.J. who did not have her complete background screening information on file and available for review.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (Q)
“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(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
“Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3.
“Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 5.
Nov 7, 20233 citations
“Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
“Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3.
“Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.”
5 CSR 25-500.212 (1) (B)
Sep 8, 20232 citations
“Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
“Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3.
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- July 14, 2026
- On file
- 16 visits since September 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 9, 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 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · June 9, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due June 9, 2026
Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.
Apr 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · April 27, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care
Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 9, 2025
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 December 9, 2025
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due December 9, 2025
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 September 2025 for both children. Specific day was not legible on either form.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 9, 2025
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
Dec 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 8, 2025
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) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 8, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.J. 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 25-500.122 (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 September 2025 for both children. Specific day was not legible on either form.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file 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.
Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · July 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 1, 2025
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Mar 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · March 26, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Dec 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · December 17, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 15 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 25, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 13, 2024
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 18, 2024
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a rusted grill. The item(s) was/were located on the path leading to the children's playground.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 20, 2024
The floors located in the large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.
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) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 18, 2024
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the playground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 20, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 25, 2024
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.
Required correction: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 25, 2024
The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Required correction: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due November 20, 2024
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 18, 2024
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 25, 2024
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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.222 · Records and Reports (2) . · Correction due November 18, 2024
An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
Sep 2024 Supplemental visit 15 findings
Supplemental visit · September 11, 2024
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.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · 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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.
Required correction: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Required correction: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.
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 bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a rusted grill. The item(s) was/were located on the path leading to the children's playground.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to 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 large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.
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) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.
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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.222 · Records and Reports (2) .
An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the playground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 26 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 20, 2024
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) (F) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.
Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.
Required correction: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Required correction: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a rusted grill. The item(s) was/were located on the path leading to the children's playground.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.
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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due August 20, 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 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3. · Child Care Program · Correction due August 20, 2024
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 5. · Child Care Program · Correction due August 20, 2024
Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.
Required correction: A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.
5 CSR 25-500.212 (1) (B) · Transportation and Field Trips · Correction due August 20, 2024
Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.
Required correction: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 20, 2024
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 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 16, 2024
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
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 bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
There was evidence of roaches in the children's cubby area where two dead roaches were observed near the cubbies and next to the secondary front entrance.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the playground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris, fallen limbs and rocks were observed on the children's playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · 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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.222 · Records and Reports (2) .
An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
Mar 2024 Supplemental visit 38 findings
Supplemental visit · March 8, 2024
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 (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 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.
Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to 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 large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
There was evidence of roaches in the children's cubby area where two dead roaches were observed near the cubbies and next to the secondary front entrance.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the payground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 7, 2023
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches at the widest point leading to the playground area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · 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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.
Required correction: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Required correction: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 7, 2023
Outdoor equipment, two picnic tables, in the children's playground space was not in good condition as evidenced by broken wooden planks were present with sharp edges and holes that measured 3 inches.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (B) · Personnel · Correction due December 4, 2023
A caregiver did not cooperate with the department as evidenced by documentation requested by the department on multiple occasions regarding supervision of children (initially requested September 8th via phone call and email) was not provided prior to the inspection or available during the inspection.
Required correction: Caregivers shall be cooperative.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (Q) · Personnel · Correction due December 6, 2023
Background screening information was not kept confidential for S.J. who did not have her complete background screening information on file and available for review.
Required correction: Background screening information shall be kept confidential.
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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
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 25-500.182 (1) (A) 5. · Child Care Program
Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.
Required correction: A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.
5 CSR 25-500.212 (1) (B) · Transportation and Field Trips
Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.
Required correction: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 4, 2023
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of 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) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 4, 2023
1 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 December 6, 2023
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.J. (expiration date 11/21/2023).
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 4, 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 December 4, 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 December 4, 2023
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris, fallen limbs and rocks were observed on the children's playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3. · Child Care Program
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 4, 2023
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of 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 · Correction due December 4, 2023
1 child(ren) records did not include 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.
5 CSR 25-500.222 · Records and Reports (2) .
An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 4, 2023
A supervision plan, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.
Dec 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 39 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 4, 2023
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 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present at the facility to stop cars moving through the parking spaces from making contact with the playground fence.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children had access to the kitchen space. No door or other barrier was present to restrict children from entering the kitchen area.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.
Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The floors located in the large classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a floor vent/register was broken with 1 and 2 inch holes where metal had broken away.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
There was evidence of roaches in the children's cubby area where two dead roaches were observed near the cubbies and next to the secondary front entrance.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches at the widest point leading to the playground area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the chain link fence where damage was observed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · 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 no resilient material was present.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris, fallen limbs and rocks were observed on the children's playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located next to the pantry shelving and next to the stove in the unsecured kitchen.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to 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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: S.J. must complete the verification process in MOPD and submit the program training report to her specialist for review. No training documentation is on file at this time. S.J. will need to provide documentation showing that 12 training hours were completed and counted toward the year 2022.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-500.212 (1) (B) · Transportation and Field Trips
Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.
Required correction: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of 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
1 child(ren) records did not include 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.
5 CSR 25-500.222 · Records and Reports (2) .
An individual file was not kept for 1 child(ren).
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports
A supervision plan, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
1 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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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 S.J. (expiration date 11/21/2023).
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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 (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 (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) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: box roach trap. The item(s) was/were located in front of the toilet in the children's restroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material was not present around the children's swings and climbing structures.
Required correction: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The observed surface area under swing set and climbing structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Required correction: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that chain link fencing on the right hand side of the payground was visibly damaged and had an opening approximately 6 feet wide where children could escape into the parking area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, two picnic tables, in the children's playground space was not in good condition as evidenced by broken wooden planks were present with sharp edges and holes that measured 3 inches.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (B) · Personnel
A caregiver did not cooperate with the department as evidenced by documentation requested by the department on multiple occasions regarding supervision of children (initially requested September 8th via phone call and email) was not provided prior to the inspection or available during the inspection.
Required correction: Caregivers shall be cooperative.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: S.J.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (Q) · Personnel
Background screening information was not kept confidential for S.J. who did not have her complete background screening information on file and available for review.
Required correction: Background screening information shall be kept confidential.
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 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3. · Child Care Program
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 5. · Child Care Program
Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.
Required correction: A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.
Nov 2023 Supplemental visit 3 findings
Supplemental visit · November 7, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3. · Child Care Program
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.212 (1) (B) · Transportation and Field Trips
Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.
Required correction: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
Sep 2023 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · September 8, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 3. · Child Care Program · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by the director stated that they are the only person working at the facility and that there are times when the children are not being supervised.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
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- License
- 002615987, active
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