DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC

000170041

(816) 364-5685

3107 COOK RD
ST JOSEPH
MO  64506

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC



 

DAVIS, JO

STJosephMO@kindercare.com

Incorporated

PATRICIA K LUCAS

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

88

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

30 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/05/2026

10:35 AM

1:02 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2512689531


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/18/1977
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/28/1977
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/10/1982
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/07/2018
APPLICATION 02/28/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/08/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/17/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/17/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/30/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/12/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/01/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 73
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Lauren Wambold with 4 infants under the age of twelve months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver: Briley Lake with 1 one year old, and 3 under twelve months.
1 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Gabbie Phipps and Tiffany Cantrell with 8- one year old children.
2 16 MIXED Caregivers: Miakota Lake and Tyler Coder with 10 two year old children and 6 three year old children.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers: Caresse Owens with no children in her care.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Sara Lock and Jo Davis with 19 children; all children are ages three to five.
1 14 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Amberlynn Warener with 14 children ages threes old. They were outside.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver: Shantil Hughes with 8- two year old children.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/5/2026
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