Independence · Childcare
Valley Child Care
- Licensed for 96 children.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since November 2023.
Licensing inspections
Dec 3, 20254 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.G. (no longer employed), O.G. (no longer employed), and J.M. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.G. and O.G. (no longer employed) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The walls located 3s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the wall where the toilet paper holder had been.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of the two wood picnic tables have areas of rotting wood which are splintering.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
Nov 7, 20255 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.G. and O.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.G., O.G., and J.M. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of bleach water solution. The item(s) was/were located accessible to children in the 3s bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The walls located 3s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the wall where the toilet paper holder had been.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
1 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of the two wood picnic tables have areas of rotting wood which are splintering.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
Nov 21, 20246 citations
“The ceilings located infant room, both 2s rooms, 3s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the lighting was inadequate.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by bare ground visible at the end of the slide.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
2 more from this inspection
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (D)
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Nov 8, 20246 citations
“Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the lighting was inadequate.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“The ceilings located infant room, both 2s rooms, 3s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by bare ground visible at the end of the slide.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
2 more from this inspection
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (D)
“Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Jan 19, 20247 citations
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for two child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C)
“TB reports on file were older than 24 months for E. C., A.H., A.S., J.W., and G.S. .”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3.
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.E., T.W., and A.R. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.R., E.C., T.W., B.G., and A.E. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
3 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of Weed fabric coming up through mulch throughout play area. .”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for E.C., J.C., R.M., M.B., and, J.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
Nov 3, 20237 citations
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for two child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C)
“TB reports on file were older than 24 months for E. C., H.A., A.S., J.W., and G.S. .”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3.
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.E., T.W., and A.R. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.R., E.C., T.W., B.G., and A.E. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
3 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of Weed fabric coming up through mulch throughout play area. .”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for E.C., J.C., R.M., M.B., and, J.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- December 3, 2025
- On file
- 6 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was December 3, 2025. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due December 3, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.G. (no longer employed), O.G. (no longer employed), and J.M. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due November 26, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.G. and O.G. (no longer employed) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due November 26, 2025
The walls located 3s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the wall where the toilet paper holder had been.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due November 26, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of the two wood picnic tables have areas of rotting wood which are splintering.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Nov 2025 Annual visit 5 findings
Annual visit · November 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.G. and O.G. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for C.G., O.G., and J.M. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due November 7, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of bleach water solution. The item(s) was/were located accessible to children in the 3s bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located 3s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the wall where the toilet paper holder had been.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of the two wood picnic tables have areas of rotting wood which are splintering.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 21, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due November 21, 2024
The ceilings located infant room, both 2s rooms, 3s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 · Correction due November 21, 2024
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the lighting was inadequate.
Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due November 21, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due November 21, 2024
The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by bare ground visible at the end of the slide.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (D) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due November 21, 2024
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due November 21, 2024
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Nov 2024 Annual visit 6 findings
Annual visit · November 8, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the lighting was inadequate.
Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located infant room, both 2s rooms, 3s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of exposed landscaping material posing a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by bare ground visible at the end of the slide.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (D) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Jan 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · January 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due December 27, 2023
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for two child(ren).
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3. · Health Requirements · Correction due December 27, 2023
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for E. C., A.H., A.S., J.W., and G.S. .
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due January 19, 2024
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.E., T.W., and A.R. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due January 19, 2024
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.R., E.C., T.W., B.G., and A.E. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due December 19, 2023
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of Weed fabric coming up through mulch throughout play area. .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due December 21, 2023
Criminal background check results were not on file for E.C., J.C., R.M., M.B., and, J.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due December 19, 2023
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Dec 2023 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · December 22, 2023
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-300.090 (2)(F)2. · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
A facility with a capacity of more than twenty (20) children or more than four (4) infants and toddlers shall have infant and toddler space separate from the older children. The space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls with separate play, sleeping and bathroom space;
Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Nov 2023 Annual visit 7 findings
Annual visit · November 3, 2023
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for two child(ren).
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 (1) (D) 3. · Health Requirements
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for E. C., H.A., A.S., J.W., and G.S. .
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.E., T.W., and A.R. as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for A.R., E.C., T.W., B.G., and A.E. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of Weed fabric coming up through mulch throughout play area. .
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for E.C., J.C., R.M., M.B., and, J.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
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Details
- Address
- 19260 E 50th Ter S
- License
- 002859269, active
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- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx