DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

002666584

(816) 587-1980

7400 NW RIVER PARK DR
PARKVILLE
MO  64152-5028

SMART BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LLC-KANSAS CITY

4413 NW 64TH TER
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151-4023

VON BEHREN, AMANDA JO

BRANDI@SMARTBEGINNINGSKC.COM


RACHEL CATRELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

76

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

28 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/24/2025

9:55 AM

11:37 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2500821953


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/29/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/29/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/29/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/29/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/29/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/29/2017
POLICIES 08/29/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/25/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/29/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/29/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/29/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/19/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/29/2017
APPLICATION 04/22/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/24/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/10/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/14/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/22/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/24/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/24/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/20/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 14
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Jayre Camacho with 4 children aged 2 mon-9 mon old. Caregiver Melanie Thomas replaced Jayre Camacho.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Madison McDaniel and Jayre Camacho with 8 children all 1 years old. Jayre came from another classroom when she was replaced.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Makenna Jones and Cheryl Class with 6 children aged 5 months-1 year old.
2 14 MIXED Caregivers Kelsey Cole and Kari Meyers with 14 children aged 1-2 year old and 13 children aged 3-5 years old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers Amanda Van Behren, Brandi Staples, Emily Fette, Kathryn Holloway and Madison Jones with no children in attendance.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Grace Sledd with 7 children all 2 years old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Madilyn Acosta with 7 children aged 2 years old.