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Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts

205 W 65th St, Kansas City, MO 641135.0· 7 reviews

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About Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts

Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts is a child care center in Kansas City, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 35 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes its programs: preschool.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 ½ to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 ½ to 5 years old
ProgramsPreschool
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Potty training is not required. We would love to help when the time is right!
SafetyVideo-intercom surveillance system; doors always locked
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#002519680
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Other rules 4

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. Mar 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Aug 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  4. Mar 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  5. Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  6. Mar 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

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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Questions about Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts

Is Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts licensed?

No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.

When was Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 6 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 Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (913) 205-0699 to confirm.

How much does Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (913) 205-0699 to ask.

What is Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts' phone number?

(913) 205-0699.

Where is Rhyme and Reason Preschool of the Arts?

205 W 65th St, Kansas City, MO 64113. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater K.C. Linc, 0.3 miles away.

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