Kansas City · Licensed center
Visionary Kids Childcare LLC
- Small center, licensed for 33 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 10 of its 11 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
Sep 16, 20261 citation
“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: T.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Aug 26, 20262 citations
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 3 to 5 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“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: T.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Aug 19, 20266 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by outside of the mulched area, the concrete had weeds growing and needs to be maintained.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 3 to 5 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: T.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
2 more from this inspection
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
Apr 29, 20265 citations
“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: T.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
“1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by outside of the mulched area, the concrete had weeds growing and needs to be maintained.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
1 more from this inspection
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
Sep 4, 20258 citations
“The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-400.095.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B)
“The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C)
“Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (H)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: clorox bleach and other cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
4 more from this inspection
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
“The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: D.J. needs 3 hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, D.J.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A)
Mar 5, 20251 citation
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
Oct 10, 20246 citations
“The floors located in the kitchen area and the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling up and chipping which can be easily peeled or tripped on.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by M.M. and D.S. medical did not clarify that they could work in childcare.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (G)
“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 8/7/2024.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M., D.S., and D.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
2 more from this inspection
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, cleaning sprays, etc.. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom cabinet that was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
Sep 12, 20246 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, cleaning sprays, etc.. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom cabinet that was not locked.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“The floors located in the kitchen area and the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling up and chipping which can be easily peeled or tripped on.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by M.M. and D.S. medical did not clarify that they could work in childcare.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (G)
2 more from this inspection
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/7/2024.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M., D.S., and D.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Mar 26, 20241 citation
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 4 children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A)
Mar 12, 20241 citation
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 4 children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 16, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 16, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Sep 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 16, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due September 16, 2026
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: T.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Aug 2026 Reinspection visit 2 findings
Reinspection visit · August 26, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 26, 2026
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 3 to 5 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
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: T.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 19, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 19, 2026
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by outside of the mulched area, the concrete had weeds growing and needs to be maintained.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 3 to 5 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 19, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
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: T.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. · Correction due May 12, 2026
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 12, 2026
1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Apr 2026 Post licensing visit 5 findings
Post licensing visit · April 29, 2026
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: T.M.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A.
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports
1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file 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 outside of the mulched area, the concrete had weeds growing and needs to be maintained.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-400.095.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (H) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: clorox bleach and other cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the bathroom.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: D.J. needs 3 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, D.J.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · March 5, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A · Correction due March 5, 2025
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Required correction: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
Oct 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 10, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 30, 2024
The floors located in the kitchen area and the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling up and chipping which can be easily peeled or tripped on.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (G) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 10, 2024
Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by M.M. and D.S. medical did not clarify that they could work in childcare.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due September 27, 2024
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 8/7/2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 18, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for M.M., D.S., and D.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 30, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, cleaning sprays, etc.. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom cabinet that was not locked.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due September 30, 2024
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, cleaning sprays, etc.. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom cabinet that was not locked.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The floors located in the kitchen area and the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling up and chipping which can be easily peeled or tripped on.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (1) (G) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by M.M. and D.S. medical did not clarify that they could work in childcare.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (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 8/7/2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements 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 M.M., D.S., and D.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Mar 2024 Reinspection visit 1 finding
Reinspection visit · March 26, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due March 26, 2024
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 4 children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.
Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · March 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 4 children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.
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What it costs
- Siblings
- 10% sibling discount off the oldest child's tuition
A day here
- Hours
- 5:59 AM to 5:59 AM, 7 days a week, year round
- Meals
- Meals served family style in classroom; breakfast 7:45-8:45am, lunch 11:00am-12:00pm, snack 3:00pm; parents supply all infant food
- Outdoors
- Outdoor play continues even on chilly days (jacket or coat required)
- Sleep
- Quiet rest/nap time provided for all full-time children with a mat each; non-sleepers may have quiet nap toys/books
- Diapers
- Parents supply diapers/wipes weekly; center provides diapers for $2 each if parent runs out
- Updates for parents
- Daily Report forms, Incident/ouch forms, and classroom memos placed in the child's cubby; monthly parent newsletters; Parent Board; parent/teacher meetings twice a year
- Schedule
- full-time, part-time
- Closed
- 9 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
New Year's Day, Day after New Year's, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, day after Christmas
Policies
- When a child is sick
- 24-hour fever-free exclusion (fever over 100.4°F) or doctor's note required to return
- Biting
- Treated as normal developmental behavior; staff work to identify triggers to prevent recurrence; repeated incidents not tolerated
Details
- Website
- visionarykidschildcare.org
- Address
- 3544 Highland Ave
- License
- 002795060, active
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks to 12 years of age
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What it costs
- Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 visionarykidschildcare.org/…/Parent_Handbook-2.pdf
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Sleep, Diapers, Updates for parents, Hours, Calendar, Schedule, Closed — Checked July 2026 visionarykidschildcare.org/…/Parent_Handbook-2.pdf
Policies
- When a child is sick, Biting — Checked July 2026 visionarykidschildcare.org/…/Parent_Handbook-2.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 visionarykidschildcare.org
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 visionarykidschildcare.org/…/Parent_Handbook-2.pdf
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Small means the smallest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 55 children. Medium is 56 to 134; large is 135 to 729.