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Brown's Christian Academy & Preschool
4328 JACKSON AVE, Kansas City MO 64130-2129 · License #000537575 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Brown, Tonya * Brown, Tonya
- Phone
- (816) 561-2809
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 4328 JACKSON AVE, Kansas City MO 64130-2129 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Licensed for 133 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 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.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the following doors were not locked: kitchen corrected on site), electrical closet (corrected on site), mechanical closet (corrected on site) and the water shut off closet.
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Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is large area rugs were observed in the toddler classrooms.
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The ceilings located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling was observed.
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The floors located in the 3 year old room, 2 year old room, 3 year old room, and toddler classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt stains were observed on the carpet and area rugs.
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The walls located 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint exposing dry wall were observed.
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Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Chante (Ileyah) Jones, Markianna Franklin, Prayon Holland, Dominque Bradley, Fatimath Jones, Daimonae Griswold and Jervonne Brown.
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The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured the width of 1 wood board which is approximately 6- 8 inches.
- Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Diaamonae Griswold, who was hired on June 25, 2025.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Amaya Smith, Chante (Ileyah) Jones, Markianna Franklin, Prayon Holland, Rickyta Smith, Diamonae Griswold, Dominique Bradley, Tremonica Mitchell, Fatimath Jones and Jervonne Brown.
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Tamika McClenton (5.5), Asriel Brown (9.5), Antwoine Brown (4) and Tonya Brown (5.25).
- Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Asriel Brown .
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Amaya Smith, Rickyta Smith, Tremonica Mitchell and Fatimath Jones did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
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The walls located in the infant classroom on the partitioned side closest to the front of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cut drywall was observed crumbling along the cut edge at child height.
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Belinda Washington (hire date 04/16/2024 per MOPD program training report) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was observed on the privacy fence on the prek playground.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alexus Baskin within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by prek playground space was observed to have debris such as tree branches and leaves throughout.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash was observed on the prek and infant/toddler playgrounds such as but not limited to clear plastic food wrappers, a faded flyer/paper and a plastic shopping bag.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a broken plastic drain pipe was observed on the infant/toddler playground near the fencing.
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The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material had worn away at the base of a slide where thick and tangled roots from a nearby tree were exposed at the bottom of the slide on the prek playground.
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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.
- Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Anita Parker , who was hired on October 2023.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Nina Harris and Tremonica Mitchell who was not listed on the program training report.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Nina Harris and Amaya Smith as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- 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: Amaya Smith .
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lauren Brown, Tremonica Mitchell, Nina Harris, Amaya Smith and Ramiera Jordan.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alexus Baskin within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a broken plastic drain pipe was observed on the infant/toddler playground near the fencing.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash was observed on the prek and infant/toddler playgrounds such as but not limited to clear plastic food wrappers, a faded flyer/paper and a plastic shopping bag.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by prek playground space was observed to have debris such as tree branches and leaves throughout.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a partially crushed and broken plastic drain pipe was observed above the ground on the prek playground near the fencing separating the upper and lower prek play spaces.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant overgrowth was present on the back wooden fence on the prek playground.
- Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by resilient material had worn away at the base of a slide where thick and tangled roots from a nearby tree were exposed at the bottom of the slide on the prek playground.
- 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.
- Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the evacuation time was not recorded.
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Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the number of children present was not recorded.
- Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Darren Brown.
- Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Anita Parker , who was hired on October 2023.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Nina Harris and Tremonica Mitchell who was not listed on the program training report.
- Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Nina Harris and Tremonica Mitchell.
- 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: Amaya Smith .
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Nina Harris and Amaya Smith as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lauren Brown, Tremonica Mitchell, Nina Harris, Amaya Smith and Ramiera Jordan.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.042 · 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (20) states: The provider shall permit the department access to the facility, premises, and records during all inspections.
Department staff were not permitted access to the premises as evidenced by the CI was denied a thorough inspection of an unlocked shed which was not approved as child care space.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches at the bottom of the fencing between the upper and lower prek playground where the fence is not secured and boards that had been put up had fallen through the bottom of the fence.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a hole measuring 1' by 1' with a 4 inch depth was present at the corner of the prek playground closest to the gate and overlooking the lower prek play space. The hole also contained pieces of broken concrete and gravel.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the plastic green garden barrier used at the bottom of the infant/toddler playground fencing on the side closest to the prek playground was broken and also had sharp edges and cracks that could pinch children playing in that space.
- 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 approximately 6" - 1' depending on the cot/mat being observed.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a rusted metal bar was observed sticking out of the concrete drainage system on the prek playground. Tonya Brown stated the rusted bar was exposed from the concrete due to erosion.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.042 · 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (20) states: The provider shall permit the department access to the facility, premises, and records during all inspections.
Department staff were not permitted access to the premises as evidenced by the CI was denied a thorough inspection of an unlocked shed which was not approved as child care space.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by red paint on the padding around the infant playground equipment was chipped and peeling. This was shown to owner/director Tonya Brown. A nearby rock with the same red paint sprayed on it was seen to confirm the substance was paint.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 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.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the shed on the infant/toddler playground was unlocked and accessible to children.
- Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet covers were observed missing in the prek and 2 year old classrooms.
- Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 7 paint cans (Rustoleum brand) of varying colors matching newly painted infant impact pads and that were unsealed but with lids on with paint trails visible along the sides of the cans, 1 pack of opened cigarettes laying on a paint can approximately 5-6 inches off the ground with 2 cigarettes present in the pack (Kool filter kings brand), 2 used containers of brake fluid with lids on and 1 lawn mower with visible signs of use. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked shed on the infant/toddler playground.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5-8 inches along a three foot section.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a broken drain pipe was observed on the infant playground where a hole was present measuring approximately 2-3 inches and dirt/debris was seen falling inside.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by The open play area on the prek playground was not well maintained as evidenced by overgrowth coming through the fence on the right side of the playground and overgrown weeds present along the fence line.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches in height where the bottom of the fence on the prek playground next to the garden house was no longer secured and could be pushed upward without effort.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches in height where the bottom of the fence on the infant/toddler playground was no longer secured and could be pushed upward without effort.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches where a gap was present spanning the entire length of the fence pole next to the drainage system on the prek playground. This gap was present where the partition fence did not meet the fencing surrounding the playground, and where the hole with rusted metal was present as noted previously.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a broken metal pipe with sharp edges and twisted metal from removed fencing was present on the prek playground next to the garden house.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a hole in the corner of the dividing fence (on the mulched side) was present measuring 10 inches in width and 8 inches in depth near the drainage pipe. A 3" rusted metal rod was sticking out of the ground at the bottom of the hole.
- 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 approximately 6" - 1' depending on the cot/mat being observed.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (H) states: Exposed bolts and screws shall be recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Outdoor play equipment, red foam topper on infant playground, was not safe as evidenced by exposed bolts or screws were not recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for one child(ren).” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the following doors were not locked: kitchen corrected on site), electrical closet (corrected on…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 31, 2025 inspection noted: “The walls located in the infant classroom on the partitioned side closest to the front of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cut drywal…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error