Oak Grove · Licensed family home
Wild Roots Playschool
- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 12 of its licensing inspections since March 2024.
Of the 46 Kansas City-area family homes with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at all of them, as this home did.
Licensing inspections
Jun 30, 20262 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two outlet covers missing.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“The walls located in the bathroom and on the south wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by not smooth and easily cleanable where toilet paper and towel holders came out of the wall. There is a small hole in the drywall near the window on the south side.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
Jun 11, 20264 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two outlet covers missing.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room door open (detergent on top of washer).”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of activated charcoal and staff purse, gallon of sanitizer disinfectan. The item(s) was/were located on provider's desk and on a bookshelf.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“The walls located in the bathroom and on the south wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by not smooth and easily cleanable where toilet paper and towel holders came out of the wall. There is a small hole in the drywall near the window on the south side.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
Dec 31, 20251 citation
“The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two holes in the wall where the towel rack came out.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
Dec 3, 20252 citations
“The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two holes in the wall where the towel rack came out.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6.
“two child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (A)
Jun 24, 20251 citation
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing 7 outlet covers.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
Jun 11, 20251 citation
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing 7 outlet covers.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
Feb 27, 20258 citations
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B)
“The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.B., R.B. (emergency assistant/household member), M.B. and J.B. (assistants) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
4 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by lattice at bottom of shed has come unattached giving access to the area under the shed.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“Arrangement of sleeping equipment was not met as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of napping equipment was too narrow and measured less than 2 feet for 2 children.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“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 April 2024.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
“two child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D)
Dec 11, 20248 citations
“The Annual Declaration was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A)
“The equipment list was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B)
“The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.B., R.B. (emergency assistant/household member), M.B., and J.B. (assistants) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
4 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by lattice at bottom of shed has come unattached giving access to the area under the shed.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“Arrangement of sleeping equipment was not met as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of napping equipment was too narrow and measured less than 2 feet for 2 children.”
5 CSR 25-400.095
“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 April 2024.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
“two child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D)
Jul 9, 20242 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large limb hanging from tree in outdoor play space.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“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 25-400.125
Jun 4, 20243 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 3 electrical outlets missing safety covers.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large limb hanging from tree in outdoor play space.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“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 25-400.125
Apr 12, 20247 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large tree limb hanging from the tree in the back yard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
“three child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (A)
“one child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B)
3 more from this inspection
“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 25-400.210 (2) (B)
“one child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
“one child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D)
Mar 20, 20247 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large tree limb hanging from the tree in the back yard.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
“three child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (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 25-400.210 (2) (B)
3 more from this inspection
“one child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
“one child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D)
“one child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- June 30, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 29, 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.
Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 30, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 29, 2026
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two outlet covers missing.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 29, 2026
The walls located in the bathroom and on the south wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by not smooth and easily cleanable where toilet paper and towel holders came out of the wall. There is a small hole in the drywall near the window on the south side.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 11, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two outlet covers missing.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (E) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 11, 2026
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room door open (detergent on top of washer).
Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 11, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of activated charcoal and staff purse, gallon of sanitizer disinfectan. The item(s) was/were located on provider's desk and on a bookshelf.
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 walls located in the bathroom and on the south wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by not smooth and easily cleanable where toilet paper and towel holders came out of the wall. There is a small hole in the drywall near the window on the south side.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Dec 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · December 31, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due December 31, 2025
The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two holes in the wall where the towel rack came out.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Dec 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two holes in the wall where the towel rack came out.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due December 3, 2025
two child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · June 24, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 24, 2025
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing 7 outlet covers.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · June 11, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing 7 outlet covers.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 8 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 27, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 14, 2025
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 14, 2025
The equipment list was not submitted.
Required correction: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 14, 2025
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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 15, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.B., R.B. (emergency assistant/household member), M.B. and J.B. (assistants) 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due February 27, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by lattice at bottom of shed has come unattached giving access to the area under the shed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 E · Correction due January 21, 2025
Arrangement of sleeping equipment was not met as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of napping equipment was too narrow and measured less than 2 feet for 2 children.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain a two-foot (2') aisle as required.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 21, 2025
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 April 2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 7, 2025
two child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Dec 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 8 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · December 11, 2024
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.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (B) · Annual Requirements
The equipment list was not submitted.
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 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.B., R.B. (emergency assistant/household member), M.B., and J.B. (assistants) 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by lattice at bottom of shed has come unattached giving access to the area under the shed.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 E
Arrangement of sleeping equipment was not met as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of napping equipment was too narrow and measured less than 2 feet for 2 children.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain a two-foot (2') aisle 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 April 2024.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (D) · Records and Reports
two child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due July 3, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large limb hanging from tree in outdoor play space.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.125 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . · Correction due July 3, 2024
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 tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.
Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · June 4, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 4, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 3 electrical outlets missing safety covers.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large limb hanging from tree in outdoor play space.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.125 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) .
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 tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.
Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings
Compliance verification visit · April 12, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due April 11, 2024
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large tree limb hanging from the tree in the back yard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due April 11, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 11, 2024
three child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 11, 2024
one child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 11, 2024
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 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 11, 2024
one 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 25-400.210 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due April 11, 2024
one child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Mar 2024 Post licensing visit 7 findings
Post licensing visit · March 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large tree limb hanging from the tree in the back yard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (A) · Records and Reports
three child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
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 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports
one 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 25-400.210 (2) (D) · Records and Reports
one child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports
one child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
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Details
- Website
- wildrootsplayschoolkc.com
- Address
- 2511 SW Clinton St
- License
- 003017434, active
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website wildrootsplayschoolkc.com
Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.