DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WILLOW WOODS LEARNING CENTER

000804222

(816) 858-5437

14215 92 HWY
PLATTE CITY
MO  64079-8903

WILLOW WOODS LEARNING CENTER



 

BALES, LESLIE JO

WILLOWWOODSLEARNINGCENTER@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

KATIE EDDINS

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/29/2026

12:32 PM

1:39 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2512531813


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/28/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/20/1996
POLICIES 05/20/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/20/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/20/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/28/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/28/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/28/1999
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/20/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/20/1996
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/13/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/13/2018
APPLICATION 08/19/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/19/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/18/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/26/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/26/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/26/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/17/2026




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 10
Total Children 45
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Lavona Way and Trudi Lichty were present with six children under 12 months old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Chalin Harman and Chiarn Harman were present with six 1 year olds.
1 8 MIXED Caregiver: Chaelee Harman were present with eight children with two 2 year olds and six 3 year olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers: Leslie Bales and Megan Bales were present with no children in attendance.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Emily Johnson was present with nine 4-5 year olds.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Lisa Steiner was present with nine 3-4 year olds.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver: Delaney Tolliver was present with seven 2 year olds.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The floors located in school age room by back windows was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing/moved 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
Submit Documentation

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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in school age boys bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and sticky residue.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach. The item(s) was/were located under an unlocked kitchen sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/29/2026
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by unlocked kitchen and unlocked lounge space.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance