Platte City · Licensed center
Wiggles and Giggles Childcare Center
- Small center, licensed for 50 children.
- Run by the person who holds the license.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since April 2026.
Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 4 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.
Licensing inspections
Aug 12, 20264 citations
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with cleaning solution. The item(s) was/were located hallway bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in the infant room under the air conditioner was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall with plaster coming out.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 5 months to 1 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.”
5 CSR 25-500.182 (1) (E) 2.
Aug 5, 20263 citations
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by unlocked teacher's lounge.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The walls located in the infant room under the air conditioner was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall with plaster coming out.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 5 months to 1 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
May 12, 20264 citations
“Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was observed on the side of the crib.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children , ages 1-2 years old with three 1 year olds and four 2 year olds, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)
“The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
Apr 29, 20264 citations
“Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was observed on the side of the crib.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children , ages 1-2 years old with three 1 year olds and four 2 year olds, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)
“An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6)
“The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.”
5 CSR 25-500.132
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- August 12, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since April 2026 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 12, 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.
Aug 2026 Reinspection visit 4 findings
Reinspection visit · August 12, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 12, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with cleaning solution. The item(s) was/were located hallway bathroom.
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 walls located in the infant room under the air conditioner was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall with plaster coming out.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 12, 2026
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 5 months to 1 year 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 25-500.182 (1) (E) 2. · Child Care Program · Correction due August 12, 2026
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.
Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 5, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 5, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by unlocked teacher's lounge.
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in the infant room under the air conditioner was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in the wall with plaster coming out.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 5 months to 1 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
May 2026 Reinspection visit 4 findings
Reinspection visit · May 12, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H · Correction due May 12, 2026
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was observed on the side of the crib.
Required correction: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due May 12, 2026
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children , ages 1-2 years old with three 1 year olds and four 2 year olds, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures · Correction due May 12, 2026
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. · Correction due May 12, 2026
The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.
Required correction: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.
Apr 2026 Post licensing visit 4 findings
Post licensing visit · April 29, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was observed on the side of the crib.
Required correction: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children , ages 1-2 years old with three 1 year olds and four 2 year olds, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
5 CSR 25-500.132 (6) · Admission Policies and Procedures
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Required correction: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d.
The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.
Required correction: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.
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Details
- Address
- 601 4th St
- License
- 003125460, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- 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.