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Mwsu Head Start

St Joseph, MO · Buchanan County
4525 DOWNS DR, St Joseph, MO 64507
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Quick Facts

Capacity
40 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (816) 233-6899
4525 DOWNS DR
St Joseph, MO 64507
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
003002253
License Holder
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF GREATER ST. JOSEPH
Licensed Since
2023
License Issued
Apr 30, 2024
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
PATRICIA K LUCAS
License Conditions: 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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Y's Kid's World Early Learning Center is conveniently located in Wilson Hall 194 on the Missouri Western State University campus. Y's kids World offers care to parents with two years olds and completely potty trained to six year olds. We are licensed by the Missouri Department of Health: Child Care Bureau and is nationally accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-04-17 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/13/2026

2026-03-25 SUPPLEMENTAL 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/26/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver was observed not washing hands after changing a child's diaper, sanitizing the changing table, and then reaching for another child to change their diaper.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (A) states: Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, before food preparation or serving of food and at other times as needed.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/12/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver helped child down from the changing table and told him to go play, she did not ask him nor assist him in washing his hands.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/12/2026

2026-02-10 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 5 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.

Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/10/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver was observed not washing hands after changing a child's diaper, sanitizing the changing table, and then reaching for another child to change their diaper.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (A) states: Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, before food preparation or serving of food and at other times as needed.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver helped child down from the changing table and told him to go play, she did not ask him nor assist him in washing his hands.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-09-25 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-03-26 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-12-18 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/25/2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Olivia Street, Brittany Steeby, Chelsea Heastan, Autumn Moore, Katie Crippen, Gracie Schraufek, Brooklyn McCrary, Jennifer Cassity, Kristen Wheeler, and Alexandria Arrasmith within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/25/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.

Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/25/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Alexandria Arrasmith.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/25/2024

2024-09-11 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Olivia Street, Brittany Steeby, Chelsea Heastan, Autumn Moore, Katie Crippen, Gracie Schraufek, Brooklyn McCrary, Jennifer Cassity, Kristen Wheeler, and Alexandria Arrasmith within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.

Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Alexandria Arrasmith.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-04-17 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-11-29 POST LICENSING No violations cited
2023-09-05 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-05-25 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-11-15 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-06-13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-05-27 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-01-20 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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