Hand In Hand Children's Center, Inc.
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📞 (816) 350-7500Reviews
My 3 year old son attends Hand in Hand Daycare. We moved to the area about a year and a half ago. He attended a different daycare for the first couple of months we were in the area. The other daycare was absolutely horrible! He cried every day that I brought him there. I set out to find a daycare that REALLY cared about my son and would give him the love, attention and education he deserved. I found this at Hand in Hand. The director, assistant director and teachers really want your child to get the best care and education. I have never walked in to see an unhappy child or a screaming teacher. The children are ALWAYS well taken care of and smiling. My son looks forward to going to school every day. The director, assistant director and teachers are always VERY OPEN to communication with the parents. They are one of the few that really want to work with the parent to make sure the child is happy, cared for and needs are met. You can sense that they really like caring for children. I would recommend this daycare to everyone. This is THE BEST in the Independence area.
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About the Provider
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 |
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| 2026-06-01 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The ceilings located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 ceiling tiles had water stains on them. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/1/2026 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Naomi Robertson as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/1/2026 |
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| 2026-05-20 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The ceilings located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 ceiling tiles had water stains on them. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Naomi Robertson as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-11-24 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is in the toddler room observed 4 area rugs and in the infant room 1 small rug. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet; Correction Required: Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/13/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers 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 approximately 6 inches. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/24/2025 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor play equipment, two swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (F) states: Equipment with moving parts which might pinch or crush children's hands or fingers shall not be used unless the moving parts which pose a threat to children have guards or covers. 'S' hooks shall be pinched together to avoid catching children's skin or clothing. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/24/2025 |
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| 2025-11-12 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 4 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers 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 approximately 6 inches. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is in the toddler room observed 4 area rugs and in the infant room 1 small rug. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet; Correction Required: Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the individual classrooms did not have a copy of the emergency plan. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children; Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/12/2025 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor play equipment, two swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (F) states: Equipment with moving parts which might pinch or crush children's hands or fingers shall not be used unless the moving parts which pose a threat to children have guards or covers. 'S' hooks shall be pinched together to avoid catching children's skin or clothing. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-04-30 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-11-15 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-04-16 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2023-11-01 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2023-06-20 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2023-05-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-11-14 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-11-07 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-08-09 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-05-11 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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