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Kidding Around

826 Sw Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO 640632.5· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
111
open each week
5 days
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About Kidding Around

Kidding Around is a licensed child care center in Lees Summit, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 111 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy to Kindergarten readiness
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
111 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy to Kindergarten readiness
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffExtensive training in the early childhood field
Daily lifeMeals provided
Parent updatesParent app (Daily Connect)
Licensed capacity111 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kidding Around has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kidding Around

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
111 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002044791
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 23 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Other rules 2

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. Feb 11, 2026Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  2. Jan 30, 2026Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  3. Jan 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  4. Oct 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  5. Aug 11, 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  6. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 19, 2024Inspection5 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Aug 22, 2024Inspection5 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

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 Kidding Around

Is Kidding Around licensed?

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

When was Kidding Around last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kidding Around had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 11 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 Kidding Around care for?

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

What are Kidding Around's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kidding Around cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 600-6440 to ask.

What is Kidding Around's phone number?

(816) 600-6440.

Where is Kidding Around?

826 Sw Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO 64063. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Kansas City, 0.5 miles away.

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