Kansas City · Licensed center
Westport Montessori
- Medium Montessori center, licensed for 118 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 17 of its 20 licensing inspections since February 2025.
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 14, 20261 citation
“The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by space was reduced by the preschool room in the back right left corner was filled with equipment and furniture and was used as storage.”
5 CSR 25-500.082
Jul 21, 20263 citations
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the 2 year old room had no outlet covers in the 2 year old room but it was corrected on site.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table adjacent to the group space.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Jun 23, 20262 citations
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not stable in that the gate that separates the 2 rooms was broken and off the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)
May 11, 20261 citation
“The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not stable in that the gate that separates the 2 rooms was broken and off the wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V)
Mar 11, 20264 citations
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.P. and P.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for C.P. and A.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.B., K.M., S.S., A.P. 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)
Dec 10, 20256 citations
“The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (D)
“The passage to an exit located in the infant room was not clear as evidenced by a table in front of the door to the outside and then a clothes basket on the other side of the half-wall. Both were corrected.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 2.
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.B., K.M., S.S., A.P. 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)
2 more from this inspection
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.P. and P.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for C.P. and A.M.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Nov 21, 20251 citation
“The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (D)
Nov 7, 20251 citation
“The floors located in the 2 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by caregiver I.C. leaving a childs vomit on the ground for approximately 4 hours from 12p-4p on 11/6/25.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Sep 22, 20251 citation
“The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
Jul 23, 20251 citation
“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a child, age 3, was reportedly in the bathroom changing while his teacher, A.M., took the rest of her class outside to the playground. This happened around 10:10am. Another teacher, J., was walking past and found the child had returned to his empty room and was alone in the classroom. Mr. J. took the child outside and returned him to his teacher. The director said that it is unknown how long the child was left alone but the teacher, A., states they had just made it outside when Mr. J. brought the child out.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
Jul 16, 20251 citation
“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a child, age 3, was reportedly in the bathroom changing while his teacher, A.M., took the rest of her class outside to the playground. This happened around 10:10am. Another teacher, J., was walking past and found the child had returned to his empty room and was alone in the classroom. Mr. J. took the child outside and returned him to his teacher. The director said that it is unknown how long the child was left alone but the teacher, A., states they had just made it outside when Mr. J. brought the child out.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
Jul 10, 20251 citation
“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on July 1, 2025, two children (age 2 years old) were left unattended for 1 to 5 minutes.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
Jul 3, 20251 citation
“A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on July 1, 2025, two children (age 2 years old) were left unattended for 1 to 5 minutes.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1.
Jun 10, 20253 citations
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table adjacent to the group space.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (D)
“Adequate adult supervision was not provided when children were outside. 1 children were observed outside with no adult.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 3.
Jun 9, 20251 citation
“Adequate adult supervision was not provided when children were outside. 1 children were observed outside with no adult.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 3.
Apr 7, 20259 citations
“Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by six 2-year olds and 2 staff members walked through 2 rooms, both containing 1 year olds, to utilize the outdoor playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII)
“The floors located in the left corner "transition room" was/were not in good condition as evidenced by between the two built in wall bookshelves there is trim coming off which creates a hole and chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located where the door used to be in the 2nd 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by having chipping wood and nails sticking out where the bottom door hinge was.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the I/T playground there is a wood panel that is blocking a hole created by the fence. The wooden panel can be manipulated and when moved/flipped over the opening is uncovered and there are 3 nails that are sharp and would be sticking out.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
5 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two wood pallets that are chipping and rotting in the back of the playground area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a Sunbelt climate control machine attached to the door that is in the preschool playground area that has electrical buttons exposed. There are tunnels inside and electrical cords hanging from the ceiling inside. Machine was passed by a fire inspection, but with it being on the playground it now becomes hazardous. Children have to walk around the machine to utilize the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B., D.J.D., and P.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.B., J.E., and D.J. 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: M.B., and P.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Feb 26, 202511 citations
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.B., J.E., and D.J. 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)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the first 2's room there was a missing outlet cover on the far wall.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The walls located where the door used to be in the 2nd 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by having chipping wood and nails sticking out where the bottom door hinge was.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by six 2-year olds and 2 staff members walked through 2 rooms, both containing 1 year olds, to utilize the outdoor playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII)
7 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by having excessive trash on the playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The floors located in the left corner "transition room" was/were not in good condition as evidenced by between the two built in wall bookshelves there is trim coming off which creates a hole and chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two wood pallets that are chipping and rotting in the back of the playground area.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a Sunbelt climate control machine attached to the door that is in the preschool playground area that has electrical buttons exposed. There are tunnels inside and electrical cords hanging from the ceiling inside. Machine was passed by a fire inspection, but with it being on the playground it now becomes hazardous. Children have to walk around the machine to utilize 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 on the I/T playground there is a wood panel that is blocking a hole created by the fence. The wooden panel can be manipulated and when moved/flipped over the opening is uncovered and there are 3 nails that are sharp and would be sticking out.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B., D.J.D., and P.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“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., and P.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 14, 2026
- On file
- 20 visits since February 2025 — 3 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 21, 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 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · September 14, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A.
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by space was reduced by the preschool room in the back right left corner was filled with equipment and furniture and was used as storage.
Required correction: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.
Jul 2026 Close supervision visit 3 findings
Close supervision visit · July 21, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 21, 2026
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the 2 year old room had no outlet covers in the 2 year old room but it was corrected on site.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 21, 2026
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table adjacent to the group space.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due July 21, 2026
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 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.
Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 23, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A.
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 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.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due June 23, 2026
The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not stable in that the gate that separates the 2 rooms was broken and off the wall.
Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.
May 2026 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · May 11, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B.
The infant/toddler space had partition(s) that were not stable in that the gate that separates the 2 rooms was broken and off the wall.
Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.
Apr 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · April 2, 2026
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. · Child Care Program
Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
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.
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. · Child Care Program
Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
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.
Mar 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · March 18, 2026
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 11, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due March 5, 2026
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due March 5, 2026
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.P. and P.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due March 5, 2026
Criminal background check results were not on file for C.P. and A.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 5, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.B., K.M., S.S., A.P. 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.
Dec 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (D) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 10, 2025
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Required correction: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 10, 2025
The passage to an exit located in the infant room was not clear as evidenced by a table in front of the door to the outside and then a clothes basket on the other side of the half-wall. Both were corrected.
Required correction: Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B.
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for C.B., K.M., S.S., A.P. 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 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for M.P. and P.J.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for C.P. and A.M.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2025 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · November 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (D) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Required correction: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.
Nov 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · November 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 7, 2025
The floors located in the 2 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by caregiver I.C. leaving a childs vomit on the ground for approximately 4 hours from 12p-4p on 11/6/25.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Sep 2025 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · September 22, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. · Correction due September 22, 2025
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 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.
Jul 2025 Close supervision visit 1 finding
Close supervision visit · July 23, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program · Correction due July 23, 2025
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a child, age 3, was reportedly in the bathroom changing while his teacher, A.M., took the rest of her class outside to the playground. This happened around 10:10am. Another teacher, J., was walking past and found the child had returned to his empty room and was alone in the classroom. Mr. J. took the child outside and returned him to his teacher. The director said that it is unknown how long the child was left alone but the teacher, A., states they had just made it outside when Mr. J. brought the child out.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Jul 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · July 16, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a child, age 3, was reportedly in the bathroom changing while his teacher, A.M., took the rest of her class outside to the playground. This happened around 10:10am. Another teacher, J., was walking past and found the child had returned to his empty room and was alone in the classroom. Mr. J. took the child outside and returned him to his teacher. The director said that it is unknown how long the child was left alone but the teacher, A., states they had just made it outside when Mr. J. brought the child out.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Jul 2025 Reinspection visit 1 finding
Reinspection visit · July 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program · Correction due July 10, 2025
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on July 1, 2025, two children (age 2 years old) were left unattended for 1 to 5 minutes.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Jul 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · July 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (A) 1. · Child Care Program
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on July 1, 2025, two children (age 2 years old) were left unattended for 1 to 5 minutes.
Required correction: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 10, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 10, 2025
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table adjacent to the group space.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (D) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 10, 2025
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Required correction: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 3. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 10, 2025
Adequate adult supervision was not provided when children were outside. 1 children were observed outside with no adult.
Required correction: Adult supervision shall be provided at all times, maintaining ratios as required.
Jun 2025 Supplemental visit 1 finding
Supplemental visit · June 9, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 3. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Adequate adult supervision was not provided when children were outside. 1 children were observed outside with no adult.
Required correction: Adult supervision shall be provided at all times, maintaining ratios as required.
Apr 2025 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · April 9, 2025
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.
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.
Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 9 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due March 27, 2025
Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by six 2-year olds and 2 staff members walked through 2 rooms, both containing 1 year olds, to utilize the outdoor playground.
Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 17, 2025
The floors located in the left corner "transition room" was/were not in good condition as evidenced by between the two built in wall bookshelves there is trim coming off which creates a hole and chipping 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 March 27, 2025
The walls located where the door used to be in the 2nd 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by having chipping wood and nails sticking out where the bottom door hinge was.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 3, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the I/T playground there is a wood panel that is blocking a hole created by the fence. The wooden panel can be manipulated and when moved/flipped over the opening is uncovered and there are 3 nails that are sharp and would be sticking out.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 27, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two wood pallets that are chipping and rotting in the back of the playground area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 27, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a Sunbelt climate control machine attached to the door that is in the preschool playground area that has electrical buttons exposed. There are tunnels inside and electrical cords hanging from the ceiling inside. Machine was passed by a fire inspection, but with it being on the playground it now becomes hazardous. Children have to walk around the machine to utilize the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due April 3, 2025
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B., D.J.D., and P.J.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 3, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.B., J.E., and D.J. 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) . · Correction due April 3, 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., and P.J.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Feb 2025 Post licensing visit 11 findings
Post licensing visit · February 26, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.B., J.E., and D.J. 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 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 26, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the first 2's room there was a missing outlet cover on the far wall.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located where the door used to be in the 2nd 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by having chipping wood and nails sticking out where the bottom door hinge was.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VIII) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B.
Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by six 2-year olds and 2 staff members walked through 2 rooms, both containing 1 year olds, to utilize the outdoor playground.
Required correction: Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 26, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by having excessive trash on the playground.
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 floors located in the left corner "transition room" was/were not in good condition as evidenced by between the two built in wall bookshelves there is trim coming off which creates a hole and chipping 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) 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 two wood pallets that are chipping and rotting in the back of the playground area.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a Sunbelt climate control machine attached to the door that is in the preschool playground area that has electrical buttons exposed. There are tunnels inside and electrical cords hanging from the ceiling inside. Machine was passed by a fire inspection, but with it being on the playground it now becomes hazardous. Children have to walk around the machine to utilize the playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the I/T playground there is a wood panel that is blocking a hole created by the fence. The wooden panel can be manipulated and when moved/flipped over the opening is uncovered and there are 3 nails that are sharp and would be sticking out.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.B., D.J.D., and P.J.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
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., and P.J.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
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How they teach
Montessori
“At Westport Montessori, we embrace the Montessori philosophy, which encourages children to learn at their own pace through hands-on activities and child-led exploration.”
Details
- Website
- westportmontessori.com
- Address
- 3930 Baltimore Ave
- License
- 003087270, active
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 westportmontessori.com
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 westportmontessori.com
- License — Checked March 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.