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Kidding Around, L.L.C.
826 SW BLUE PKWY, Lees Summit MO 64063-3805 · License #002044791 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Gibson, Evynn Marie * Gibson, Evynn Marie
- Phone
- (816) 600-6440
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 826 SW BLUE PKWY, Lees Summit MO 64063-3805 · 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 111 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.
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Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children , ages 3-4, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
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Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 8-2 year olds and 1-3 year old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
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The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.
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The walls located in the back room on the left (3-4 year olds) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint underneath the whiteboard on the far right wall.
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The walls located in the 2 year olds room in the middle was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim coming off/hanging off the wall by the bathroom.
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Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 1 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
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Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
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Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that the lights were off and it was insufficient to see the infants in the cribs. Discussed keeping the lights on or putting lamps in the room to supply light.
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Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.
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Outdoor equipment, the green flooring leading up to the big play structure, in the big kid playground was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the plastic that causes sharp points and a hole.
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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: Kelsey Harrington needs 12 hours, Kierstin LaRue needs 11.50 hours, and Julia Thomas needs 3 hours.
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Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Kelsey Harrington.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Mary Holmes as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.
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Outdoor equipment, tan play house, in the younger playground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by having approx. 3 holes in the play structure that creates sharp edges.
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The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Lori Brown needs 7 hours, Sandra Defillo needs 6 hours, Kelsey Harrington needs 12 hours, Kierstin LaRue needs 5 hours, Trisann Levy needs 6 hours, Aaliyah Roland needs 3, Cassidy Ryland needs 3, and Julia Thomas needs 7 hours.
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Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Paige Woolf and Kierstin LaRue medical forms did not state they were eligible to work in child care.
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Criminal background check results were not on file for Lori Brown, Tamara LaRue, Doretha Latimer, and Marissa Herrera.
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Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 04/03/2023.
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A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Crystal Reed.
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 11, 2026 inspection noted: “The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 22, 2026 inspection noted: “The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that the lights wer…” — what has changed since then?
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