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Count on Me Academy

4747 S Hocker Rd, Kansas City, MO 641364.4· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
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About Count on Me Academy

Count on Me Academy is a licensed child care center in Kansas City, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday to Friday 7am – 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum®
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Count on Me Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Count on Me Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
98 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002962996
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 14 visits · 42 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 16
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 5

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

  2. Apr 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(G) The acceptable food components and serving sizes for meals and snacks are outlined in the following chart for each age group. Menus and amounts served shall be based on this chart.

  3. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  5. Nov 25, 2025Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  6. Nov 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  7. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Nov 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Jul 27, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. May 10, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  2. May 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  3. Feb 20, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  4. Nov 14, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Count on Me Academy

Is Count on Me Academy licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Count on Me Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Count on Me Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 12 of 14 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Count on Me Academy care for?

98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Count on Me Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Count on Me Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 478-1988 to ask.

What is Count on Me Academy's phone number?

(816) 478-1988.

Where is Count on Me Academy?

4747 S Hocker Rd, Kansas City, MO 64136. The nearest other daycare we list is Independence 30 School District, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).