ARNOLD, SUSAN
INDEPENDENCE, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address18001 E 25TH TER S, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64057-1343
CityINDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-1343
CountyJACKSON
Phone(816) 795-6412
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High10
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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18001 E 25TH TER S, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64057-1343, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-1343
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/5/2026
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 53/5/2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to the children.
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by the water and food dish were sitting on the floor in the kitchen accessible to children. Correction required: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 59/4/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 can of pure oxygen. The item(s) was/were located on the table in the dining room. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 59/4/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to the children.
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by the food and water dishes were on the kitchen floor accessible to children. Correction required: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 53/20/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one child had missing acknowledgements signed. Correction required: Accurate records shall be maintained. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/20/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.
One child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 53/17/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one child had missing acknowledgements signed. Correction required: Accurate records shall be maintained. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 53/17/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 53/17/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.
One child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,719/month
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Typical prices in Missouri run about $1,142/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Missouri by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: INDEPENDENCE, JACKSON County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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