DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDDING AROUND, L.L.C.

002044791

(816) 600-6440

826 SW BLUE PKWY
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64063-3805

KIDDING AROUND, L.L.C.



 

GIBSON, EVYNN MARIE

Ka1director@gmail.com


RACHEL CATRELL

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

111

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

08/12/2026

10:10 AM

11:32 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2518056939


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/31/2007
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/31/2007
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/29/2011
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/31/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/22/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/22/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/31/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/31/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 07/31/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/31/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/31/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/31/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/09/2015
APPLICATION 05/06/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/06/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/14/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/12/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/22/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/22/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/22/2026




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 11
Total Children 67
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Sharell Turner and Nelly Delana with 6 children aged 6 mon-1 year old.
1 4 MIXED Caregiver Destiney Brown with 4 children, 2-2 year olds and 2-1 year olds.
2 7 MIXED Caregivers Lauren Tripses and Destiney Clark with 7 children, 5-1 year olds and 2-2 year olds.
1 10 MIXED Caregiver Patience Lewis with 10 children, 1-2 year old and 9-3 year olds.
1 10 MIXED Caregiver Cassidy Ryland with 10 children, 6-3 year olds and 4-2 year olds.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregiver Tammy LaRue with no children in attendance.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Evynn Gibson and Laurie Brown with 13 children aged 3-4 years old.
1 15 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver Brooklyn Warrick with 15 children aged 5-7 years old.

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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located facing the walls with no way to see behind them at the rest of the room for rooms purple, Green and Red.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (C) states: Facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules and accepting two (2)-year olds for care in the preschool unit shall have a diapering table available in the preschool unit.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

Correction Verification
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Lori Brown needs 1 hour.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Destiney Brown as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Destiney Brown.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
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