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BLUE SPRINGS, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address5615 SW US HIGHWAY 40, BLUE SPRINGS, MO, 64015-6652
CityBLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015-6652
CountyJACKSON
Phone(816) 988-7943
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5615 SW US HIGHWAY 40, BLUE SPRINGS, MO, 64015-6652, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015-6652
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026
- High7
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 53/6/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Kathy Pugh-Habiger. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 53/6/2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 — Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal back
Criminal background check results were not on file for assistant Kathy Pugh-Habinger. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 59/18/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — An adult shall be outside at all times to provide supervision for children under three (3) years of age.
When children were outdoors, there was inadequate adult supervision as evidenced by 2 children under three years of age were observed without a caregiver. Correction required: Adult supervision shall be provided at all times. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 59/18/2025
5 CSR 25-400.175 — Caregivers shall check on the children frequently during napping or sleeping and shall remain in close enough proximity to the children to be able to hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken. Home monitors or
Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by the caregiver was too far away to hear all children. Correction required: A caregiver shall supervise napping children. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 59/3/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — An adult shall be outside at all times to provide supervision for children under three (3) years of age.
When children were outdoors, there was inadequate adult supervision as evidenced by 2 children under three years of age were observed without a caregiver. Correction required: Adult supervision shall be provided at all times. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 59/3/2025
5 CSR 25-400.175 — Caregivers shall check on the children frequently during napping or sleeping and shall remain in close enough proximity to the children to be able to hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken. Home monitors or
Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by the caregiver was too far away to hear all children. Correction required: A caregiver shall supervise napping children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 54/16/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Christine Kary. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 53/6/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Christine Kary. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$982/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: BLUE SPRINGS, JACKSON County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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