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MacKids Learning Academy

9450 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 641145.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
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About MacKids Learning Academy

MacKids Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Kansas City, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
144 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

MacKids Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for MacKids Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#002941464
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 15 visits · 41 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Other rules 12

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. Apr 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Oct 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)6. Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior shall be used with infants and toddlers.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

  7. Sep 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Sep 11, 2025Inspection5 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Apr 9, 2025Inspection4 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

  2. Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.

  3. Jul 22, 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

    • 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

  4. May 31, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

  5. Apr 2, 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

    • 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

  6. Nov 1, 2023Inspection4 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  7. Oct 10, 2023Inspection4 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • 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 MacKids Learning Academy

Is MacKids Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was MacKids Learning Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has MacKids Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 11 of 15 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 MacKids Learning Academy care for?

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

What are MacKids Learning Academy's hours?

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

How much does MacKids Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 627-5721 to ask.

What is MacKids Learning Academy's phone number?

(816) 627-5721.

Where is MacKids Learning Academy?

9450 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114. The nearest other daycare we list is Calvary Lutheran School and Early Educ Center, 0.1 miles away.

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