Kansas City · Licensed center

United Inner City Services

Medium center, licensed for 124 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 15 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Jul 17, 20261 citation

“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the signed physical for S.J. did not have the physically and mentally able to care for children statement .”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)

Jul 14, 20263 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room off the multipurpose room was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by one shelf in the Innovators classroom had sticky tape residue with dirt .”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the signed physical for S.J. did not have the physically and mentally able to care for children statement .”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)

May 14, 202610 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The walls located in the purple room and the stage was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in the rainbow room and at the end of the right hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains were observed on three ceiling tiles.”
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 the fence wire was loose on the left side of the playground creating an approximate 5 foot long piece of wire coming out of the fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.

6 more from this inspection

“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 approximately 6 inches on the back left corner of the fence line at the bottom of the fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water was observed in the back right hand corner of the playground where the splash pad used to be at.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the purple room had a table and a shelf that sticky tape residue with dirt attached was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physicals for M.E. and S.W. did not have the physically and mentally able to care for children statements.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.C. and L.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 12, 202618 citations

“The staff sheet was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D)
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitor closet was not locked .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning chemicals such as floor polish and disinfectant. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the janitor closet that was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

14 more from this inspection

“The ceilings located in the rainbow room and at the end of the right hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains were observed on three ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“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 approximately 6 inches on the back left corner of the fence line at the bottom of the fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water was observed in the back right hand corner of the playground where the splash pad used to be at.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The walls located in the purple room and the stage was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.”
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 the fence wire was loose on the left side of the playground creating an approximate 5 foot long piece of wire coming out of the fence.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the purple room had a table and a shelf that sticky tape residue with dirt attached was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physicals for M.E. and S.W. did not have the physically and mentally able to care for children statements.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)
“One child(ren) records did not include child's address.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A)
“One 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)
“Two child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.C. and L.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 22, 20251 citation

“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physical for M.A. didn't have a statement that she was physically and mentally able to care for children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)

Jul 11, 20252 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room and the kitchen supply closet were unlocked .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physical for M.A. didn't have a statement that she was physically and mentally able to care for children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)

Jun 18, 20251 citation

“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.A. (4/21), B.C. (4/21), A.G., S.G.Z. (4/21), B.H. (4/21), S.H. (4/21), M.H., V.L. (4/21) and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Apr 21, 202510 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.A., J.A., A.B., D.B., M.B. B.C., A.C., T.D., K.D., M.E., R.F., A.G., S.G.Z., T.H., B.H., S.H., D.H., M.H., V.L., A.M., D.M., L.M., June M., N.M., E'Lisa M., E.N., K.O., J.P., S.R., A.S., L.T., A.V., A.W., A.W., L.W., R.W., D.P., D.N.J. and E.N. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“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 the gate on the fence did not latch in the left corner of the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.B., T.H., D.H., E.N., K.O. and E.N.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: D.B. (5),T.D. (5), K.D. (4)T.H. (3),D.H. (1)K.O. (1), A.V. (7) and Le"onia W. (4).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)

6 more from this inspection

“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“E.N. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: M.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by K.D.'s physical didni't have the statement she is physically and mentally able to care for children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.A. (4/21), B.C. (4/21), A.G., S.G.Z. (4/21), B.H. (4/21), S.H. (4/21), M.H., V.L. (4/21) and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W., R.W., D.P., D.J. and E.N.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 22, 202513 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.A., J.A., A.B., D.B., M.B. B.C., A.C., T.D., K.D., M.E., R.F., A.G., S.G.Z., T.H., B.H., S.H., D.H., M.H., V.L., A.M., D.M., L.M., June M., N.M., E'Lisa M., E.N., K.O., J.P., S.R., A.S., L.T., A.V., A.W., A.W., L.W., R.W., D.P., D.N.J. and E.N. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room was unlocked allowing for access.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 galloon jug of Cloroz bleach. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the unlocked laundry room.”
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 the gate on the fence did not latch in the left corner of the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.

9 more from this inspection

“Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than two feet for five cots.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“E.N. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: D.B. (5),T.D. (5), K.D. (4)T.H. (3),D.H. (1)K.O. (1), A.V. (7) and Le"onia W. (4).”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.B., T.H., D.H., E.N., K.O. and E.N.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: M.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by K.D.'s physical didni't have the statement she is physically and mentally able to care for children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W., R.W., D.P., D.J. and E.N.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.A., B.C., A.G., S.G.Z., B.H., S.H., M.H., V.L. and A.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)

Nov 5, 202430 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitorial closet was unlocked making it accessible to the children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the rainbow room were uncovered & corrected during the inspection, 2 outlets in the red room were uncovered, 1 outlet in the yellow room was uncovered and 1 outlet in the hallway was uncovered.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of windex (yellow room) and 1 bottle peroxide, 1 can air freshener and 1 bottle of Rex X (red room). The item(s) was/were located in the yellow and red rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle pine sol, 2 bottles windex, multiple bottles of sanitizer and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located located in the unlocked janitor closet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

26 more from this inspection

“The ceilings located rainbow room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains were observed on the ceiling area by the windows.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in the art room and stage area was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and paint stains were observed in multiple areas on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located turquoise room was/were not clean as evidenced by chipped paint inside the classroom door to the left on the wall ,above the sink area and the back wall by the door. There was also scribbles on the back wall by the door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located orange room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with dirt observed on the classroom door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located red room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipped paint was observed on the back wall of the classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the right hallway was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the hallway by the playground door had an area of the dry wall that was exposed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the left hallway was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by by the hallway by this playground door had exposed drywall and dirty walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the gym area by the yellow and blue rooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the art room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed drywall and dirty walls were observed by the sink and paper towel area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the green room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and dirt on walls was observed in the bathroom and by the drama and art area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located red room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the cover over the light fixture was falling out of the light frame.”
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches on the gate joining the fence area of the playground which included the latch on the gate .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the roots on the tree in the far back right corner of the playground were sticking out of the group creating sharp edges were children could be harmed..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The smoke detector was chirping in the green room.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Furniture/equipment, pillows, in the orange room was not in good condition as evidenced by wet stains were observed on 2 of the pillows that are shared pillows for lounging in the quiet area.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the orange room there was sticky residue with dirt observed on the kitchen cabinets.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the blue room had sticky residue with dirt observed on the computer desk top and the area by the door. .”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the blue room had a water fountain that has standing wall in it that might be clogged.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the yellow room there was sticky residue with dirt on the shelves just inside the room to the left..”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the rainbow room there was sticky residue with dirt on the block shelves, the wall to the window seat area and on the drama area shelves.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, the fence area, in the preschool playground space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by the additional layers of fencing had jagged edges by the gate fencing in the lower left side of the playground and the upper right area of the playground by the trees..”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, the mud kitchen, in the preschool playground space was unsafe as evidenced by bee nests were observed in the cabinet portions of the mud kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, the mud kitchen area, in the preschool playground space was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by protruding nails/screws were observed in the wood.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.V., N.W. and A.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physical for A.W. didn't have the mentally and physically able to care for children statement on the form that was signed by the doctor.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)

Jul 23, 202432 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitorial closet was unlocked making it accessible to the children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the rainbow room were uncovered & corrected during the inspection, 2 outlets in the red room were uncovered, 1 outlet in the yellow room was uncovered and 1 outlet in the hallway was uncovered.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle pine sol, 2 bottles windex, multiple bottles of sanitizer and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located located in the unlocked janitor closet.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located red room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the cover over the light fixture was falling out of the light frame.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

28 more from this inspection

“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 approximately 6 inches on the gate joining the fence area of the playground which included the latch on the gate .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the roots on the tree in the far back right corner of the playground were sticking out of the group creating sharp edges were children could be harmed..”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The ceilings located rainbow room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains were observed on the ceiling area by the windows.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in the art room and stage area was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and paint stains were observed in multiple areas on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located turquoise room was/were not clean as evidenced by chipped paint inside the classroom door to the left on the wall ,above the sink area and the back wall by the door. There was also scribbles on the back wall by the door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located orange room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with dirt observed on the classroom door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located red room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipped paint was observed on the back wall of the classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the right hallway was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the hallway by the playground door had an area of the dry wall that was exposed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the left hallway was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by by the hallway by this playground door had exposed drywall and dirty walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the gym area by the yellow and blue rooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint was observed.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the art room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed drywall and dirty walls were observed by the sink and paper towel area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the green room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and dirt on walls was observed in the bathroom and by the drama and art area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of windex (yellow room) and 1 bottle peroxide, 1 can air freshener and 1 bottle of Rex X (red room). The item(s) was/were located in the yellow and red rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The smoke detector was chirping in the green room.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D)
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“Furniture/equipment, pillows, in the orange room was not in good condition as evidenced by wet stains were observed on 2 of the pillows that are shared pillows for lounging in the quiet area.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the rainbow room there was sticky residue with dirt on the block shelves, the wall to the window seat area and on the drama area shelves.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Outdoor equipment, the mud kitchen area, in the preschool playground space was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by protruding nails/screws were observed in the wood.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, the fence area, in the preschool playground space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by the additional layers of fencing had jagged edges by the gate fencing in the lower left side of the playground and the upper right area of the playground by the trees..”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“Outdoor equipment, the mud kitchen, in the preschool playground space was unsafe as evidenced by bee nests were observed in the cabinet portions of the mud kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the orange room there was sticky residue with dirt observed on the kitchen cabinets.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the blue room had sticky residue with dirt observed on the computer desk top and the area by the door. .”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the blue room had a water fountain that has standing wall in it that might be clogged.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the yellow room there was sticky residue with dirt on the shelves just inside the room to the left..”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.V., N.W. and A.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)
“Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physical for A.W. didn't have the mentally and physically able to care for children statement on the form that was signed by the doctor.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D)
“One (1) child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“One (1) child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C)

Apr 22, 20242 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the secondary fencing was coming unattached from the primary fence creating tripping hazard and sharp edges on fencing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

Mar 29, 202414 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.D., A.G., M.H., M.H., A.J., R.M., N.M., E'Lisa M., J.P., M.R., S.R., A.S., S.S., A.W., J.W. and L.Y. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the green room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic to the light fixture is falling from the ceiling light fixture.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the turquoise room, gym room, orange room and green room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with dirt attached.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

10 more from this inspection

“The walls located in the turquoise room and in the gym room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed dry wall with paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in the hallway by the gym was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky contact paper residue with dirt attached was observed on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in the purple room, red room, green room and yellow room was/were not clean as evidenced by dust buildup on the ceiling tiles and vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water at the bottom of the drain on the left front side of the main playground with about 4 -5 inches of water in an area about 8 inches by 8 inches. There was also a sensory table filled with water about 8 inches deep. The weather was about 36 degrees so no children were outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the secondary fencing was coming unattached from the primary fence creating tripping hazard and sharp edges on fencing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the hand sink was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Furniture/equipment, the classroom door, in the green room was not in good condition as evidenced by the door doesn't fit into the door jam so it doesn't open and close properly.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, a window seal, in the green room was unsafe as evidenced by wood was rotted and left hole in the window seat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by shelves in the purple room, orange room, gym room, green room and yellow room had evidence of sticky residue with dirt attached.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.B., S.S. and L.Y.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)

Jan 8, 202418 citations

“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.D., A.G., M.H., M.H., A.J., R.M., N.M., E'Lisa M., J.P., M.R., S.R., A.S., S.S., A.W., J.W. and L.Y. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the electrical room was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlets were not covered in the gym area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)

14 more from this inspection

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner and disinfectant bottles. The item(s) was/were located in the electrical closet that was not locked making it accessible to children.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The ceilings located in the purple room, red room, green room and yellow room was/were not clean as evidenced by dust buildup on the ceiling tiles and vents.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the secondary fencing was coming unattached from the primary fence creating tripping hazard and sharp edges on fencing.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the hand sink 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 standing water at the bottom of the drain on the left front side of the main playground with about 4 -5 inches of water in an area about 8 inches by 8 inches. There was also a sensory table filled with water about 8 inches deep. The weather was about 36 degrees so no children were outside.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The walls located in the turquoise room, gym room, orange room and green room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with dirt attached.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the turquoise room and in the gym room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed dry wall with paint chipping.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located in the hallway by the gym was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky contact paper residue with dirt attached was observed on the floor.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The ceilings located in the green room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic to the light fixture is falling from the ceiling light fixture.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Furniture/equipment, a window seal, in the green room was unsafe as evidenced by wood was rotted and left hole in the window seat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by shelves in the purple room, orange room, gym room, green room and yellow room had evidence of sticky residue with dirt attached.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, the classroom door, in the green room was not in good condition as evidenced by the door doesn't fit into the door jam so it doesn't open and close properly.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.B., S.S. and L.Y.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L)

Oct 13, 202312 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the upstairs staff rooms was unlocked, the door to the janitorial closet in the hallway was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The walls located in the 2 year old purple room and in the hallway outside the classroom door of red room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped areas of peeling paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the hallway by the exit to the playground door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a hole approximately 3 inches by 3 inches in the dry wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the hallways was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt was observed on the walls.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

8 more from this inspection

“There was evidence of dirt/debris in the cabinet under the handwashing sink in the green room. .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a hole from a drain pipe that is approximately 8 inches by 8 inches in diameter and approximately 10 inches deep in the back right corner of the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is an area of the playground by the facility playground door that is approximately 10 feet by 4 feet that had approximately 1 - 2 inches of standing water in it.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3.
“The smoke detector in the hallway by the infant/toddler rooms had a chirping battery.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D)
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the red room large pillows showed evidence of dirt and stains on the pillow cases.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by there was evidence of contact paper sticky residue with dirt attached to those areas on surfaces in the classrooms. Specifically the purple room had residue on the bathroom doors, tops of shelves and fronts of cabinets. The red room had residue on the tops and backs of shelves. The green room had sticky residue on the play kitchen furniture and various shelves in the room. The yellow room had sticky residue on various shelves in the room The blue room had residue on various shelves and the writing table in the room. The infant room had sticky residue on the fronts of several cabinet doors.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.
“M.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: July 17, 2026
On file: 15 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 17, 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.

Jul 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · July 17, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 17, 2026

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the signed physical for S.J. did not have the physically and mentally able to care for children statement .

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 14, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 14, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room off the multipurpose room was unlocked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 14, 2026

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by one shelf in the Innovators classroom had sticky tape residue with dirt .

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the signed physical for S.J. did not have the physically and mentally able to care for children statement .

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

May 2026 Compliance verification visit 10 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 14, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 4, 2026

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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 28, 2026

The walls located in the purple room and the stage was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 28, 2026

The ceilings located in the rainbow room and at the end of the right hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains were observed on three ceiling tiles.

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 April 28, 2026

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 the fence wire was loose on the left side of the playground creating an approximate 5 foot long piece of wire coming out of the fence.

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 January 28, 2026

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 approximately 6 inches on the back left corner of the fence line at the bottom of the fence.

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 January 28, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water was observed in the back right hand corner of the playground where the splash pad used to be at.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 28, 2026

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the purple room had a table and a shelf that sticky tape residue with dirt attached was observed.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due May 14, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.H.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 14, 2026

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physicals for M.E. and S.W. did not have the physically and mentally able to care for children statements.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 28, 2026

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.C. and L.M.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 18 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 12, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 12, 2026

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 12, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitor closet was not locked .

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 January 12, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning chemicals such as floor polish and disinfectant. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the janitor closet that was not locked.

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 ceilings located in the rainbow room and at the end of the right hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains were observed on three ceiling tiles.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 12, 2026

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 standing water was observed in the back right hand corner of the playground where the splash pad used to be at.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in the purple room and the stage was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.

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

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due January 12, 2026

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.H.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physicals for M.E. and S.W. did not have the physically and mentally able to care for children statements.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 12, 2026

One child(ren) records did not include child's address.

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 January 12, 2026

One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 12, 2026

Two child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.C. and L.M.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · July 22, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 21, 2025

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physical for M.A. didn't have a statement that she was physically and mentally able to care for children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 11, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 11, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room and the kitchen supply closet were unlocked .

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physical for M.A. didn't have a statement that she was physically and mentally able to care for children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · June 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due June 9, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.A. (4/21), B.C. (4/21), A.G., S.G.Z. (4/21), B.H. (4/21), S.H. (4/21), M.H., V.L. (4/21) and A.S.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Supplemental visit 10 findings

Supplemental visit · April 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 21, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.A., J.A., A.B., D.B., M.B. B.C., A.C., T.D., K.D., M.E., R.F., A.G., S.G.Z., T.H., B.H., S.H., D.H., M.H., V.L., A.M., D.M., L.M., June M., N.M., E'Lisa M., E.N., K.O., J.P., S.R., A.S., L.T., A.V., A.W., A.W., L.W., R.W., D.P., D.N.J. and E.N. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 28, 2025

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 the gate on the fence did not latch in the left corner of the playground.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due April 21, 2025

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.B., T.H., D.H., E.N., K.O. and E.N.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due February 28, 2025

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: D.B. (5),T.D. (5), K.D. (4)T.H. (3),D.H. (1)K.O. (1), A.V. (7) and Le"onia W. (4).

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due February 28, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due April 8, 2025

E.N. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due March 24, 2025

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: M.B.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 24, 2025

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by K.D.'s physical didni't have the statement she is physically and mentally able to care for children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.A. (4/21), B.C. (4/21), A.G., S.G.Z. (4/21), B.H. (4/21), S.H. (4/21), M.H., V.L. (4/21) and A.S.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due April 21, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W., R.W., D.P., D.J. and E.N.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 22, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 22, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the laundry room was unlocked allowing for access.

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 January 22, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 galloon jug of Cloroz bleach. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the unlocked laundry room.

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 the gate on the fence did not latch in the left corner of the playground.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due January 22, 2025

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than two feet for five cots.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

E.N. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: M.B., T.H., D.H., E.N., K.O. and E.N.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: M.B.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by K.D.'s physical didni't have the statement she is physically and mentally able to care for children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.W., R.W., D.P., D.J. and E.N.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for S.A., B.C., A.G., S.G.Z., B.H., S.H., M.H., V.L. and A.S.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 30 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 5, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the janitorial closet was unlocked making it accessible to the children.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2024

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the rainbow room were uncovered & corrected during the inspection, 2 outlets in the red room were uncovered, 1 outlet in the yellow room was uncovered and 1 outlet in the hallway was uncovered.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of windex (yellow room) and 1 bottle peroxide, 1 can air freshener and 1 bottle of Rex X (red room). The item(s) was/were located in the yellow and red rooms.

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 September 11, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle pine sol, 2 bottles windex, multiple bottles of sanitizer and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located located in the unlocked janitor closet.

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 September 11, 2024

The ceilings located rainbow room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stains were observed on the ceiling area by the windows.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 14, 2024

The floors located in the art room and stage area was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and paint stains were observed in multiple areas on the floor.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2024

The walls located turquoise room was/were not clean as evidenced by chipped paint inside the classroom door to the left on the wall ,above the sink area and the back wall by the door. There was also scribbles on the back wall by the door.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 11, 2024

The walls located orange room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue with dirt observed on the classroom door.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 28, 2024

The walls located red room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipped paint was observed on the back wall of the classroom.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 28, 2024

The walls located in the right hallway was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the hallway by the playground door had an area of the dry wall that was exposed.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 16, 2024

The walls located in the left hallway was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by by the hallway by this playground door had exposed drywall and dirty walls.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 28, 2024

The walls located in the gym area by the yellow and blue rooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint was observed.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 28, 2024

The walls located in the art room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed drywall and dirty walls were observed by the sink and paper towel area.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 16, 2024

The walls located in the green room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and dirt on walls was observed in the bathroom and by the drama and art area.

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) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 28, 2024

The ceilings located red room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the cover over the light fixture was falling out of the light frame.

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 October 16, 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches on the gate joining the fence area of the playground which included the latch on the gate .

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 September 11, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the roots on the tree in the far back right corner of the playground were sticking out of the group creating sharp edges were children could be harmed..

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due September 11, 2024

The smoke detector was chirping in the green room.

Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due September 30, 2024

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2024

Furniture/equipment, pillows, in the orange room was not in good condition as evidenced by wet stains were observed on 2 of the pillows that are shared pillows for lounging in the quiet area.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the orange room there was sticky residue with dirt observed on the kitchen cabinets.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the blue room had sticky residue with dirt observed on the computer desk top and the area by the door. .

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the blue room had a water fountain that has standing wall in it that might be clogged.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the yellow room there was sticky residue with dirt on the shelves just inside the room to the left..

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by in the rainbow room there was sticky residue with dirt on the block shelves, the wall to the window seat area and on the drama area shelves.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 16, 2024

Outdoor equipment, the fence area, in the preschool playground space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by the additional layers of fencing had jagged edges by the gate fencing in the lower left side of the playground and the upper right area of the playground by the trees..

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 11, 2024

Outdoor equipment, the mud kitchen, in the preschool playground space was unsafe as evidenced by bee nests were observed in the cabinet portions of the mud kitchen.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 16, 2024

Outdoor equipment, the mud kitchen area, in the preschool playground space was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by protruding nails/screws were observed in the wood.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (L) · Personnel · Correction due October 28, 2024

Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.V., N.W. and A.W.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 16, 2024

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the physical for A.W. didn't have the mentally and physically able to care for children statement on the form that was signed by the doctor.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · August 2, 2024

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) · Health Care

In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 32 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 23, 2024

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 the janitorial closet was unlocked making it accessible to the children.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers