DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EXPLORING MINDS ACADEMY - CREEKSIDE NW, INC

003074462

(816) 612-0661

16100 ROUND TRIPPER ST STE 120
PARKVILLE
MO  64152-5232

EXPLORING MINDS ACADEMY - CREEKSIDE NW, INC

31516 W 217TH ST
SPRING HILL
KS  66083-9197

DIAMOND, SHARON BLUM

SHARON@EXPLORINGMINDSACADEMY.COM

Incorporated

KATIE EDDINS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/29/2026

1:17 PM

1:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2507434281


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/21/2024
APPLICATION 06/20/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/20/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/03/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/03/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/03/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/03/2025
SAMPLE FORMS 03/03/2025
POLICIES 03/03/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/03/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/03/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/03/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/01/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/03/2025
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/21/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/27/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/07/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/07/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/08/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/05/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/10/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/27/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 8
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver: Justice Miller was present with four children with one 1 year old and three under 12 months old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Mercedes Mitchell and Lakeia Hardnett were present with six 1 year olds.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Careigvers: Alyssa Priceborrks, Saryeia Fluerjuste, Jessica Engel and Carl Piekarski were present with no children in attendance.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Makenzie Herwiga was present with six children with one 4 year old, three 3 year olds, and two 2 year olds.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open kitchen door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/29/2026
Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/29/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/26/2026
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children , ages one 4 year old, three 3 year olds, two 2 year olds and one 1 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/26/2026
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed