DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC

000719851

(816) 478-2102

871 NE ANDERSON LN
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64064-1244

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC



 


301472@KLCORP.COM

Incorporated

JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

160

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/25/2026

1:05 PM

1:46 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2510316864


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 08/04/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/10/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/09/2000
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/09/2000
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/24/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/25/1995
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/25/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/08/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/04/1995
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/30/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/25/1995
POLICIES 08/25/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/08/1995
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/03/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/30/2016
APPLICATION 03/28/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/05/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/05/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/16/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/05/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/07/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 20
Total Children 99
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 3-9 months with Elise Bullard and Kalissa Downs
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 3-10 months with Rachel Esteban and Valerie McKenzie
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 10-19 months with Savannah Griesemer and Ava Freitas
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 12-24 months with Lindsay Chastain
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 12-24 months with Hailey Althouse and Grace Mitchell
2 14 MIXED 2s and one 3 year old with Chylia Lane and Katelyn Wuenshel
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tim Fugitt, designated in charge (unapproved director), Assistant Director Diane Deaver, and Cook Jen Jimerson
2 15 PRESCHOOL 3s with Bayleigh Bowden and Lexye Brumley
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3s and 4s with Phyllis Moore
1 10 PRESCHOOL 3s and 4s with Cassie McKinley
2 19 PRESCHOOL 4s and 5s with Jody Leader and Hannah Lilly

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
The walls located in one of the preschool bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 6 holes in the wall where something had been removed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that the poured surface on the I/T playground (both sections) is no longer resilient.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2' on some cots and nonexistent for others.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/25/2026
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

Violation
The department did not receive notification of a director change.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 6. states: The center owner(s), or the board president or chairperson, shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and shall have a qualifying criminal background check on file as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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