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The Grove Early Learning Center

400 W 57th St, Kansas City, MO 641134.4· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
104
open each week
5 days

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About The Grove Early Learning Center

The Grove Early Learning Center is a child care center in Kansas City, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Reggio Emilia approach.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (Rooted in a Christian setting)), Reggio Emilia
Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for The Grove Early Learning Center

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
104 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#002665549
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1

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. Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

  2. Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

  3. Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-300.060 (1)(A) Children shall not be left without adult supervision.

  4. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Safety and hazards

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

  6. Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • 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 The Grove Early Learning Center

Is The Grove Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was The Grove Early Learning Center last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Grove Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 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 The Grove Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are The Grove Early Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does The Grove Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (816) 214-8824 to ask.

What is The Grove Early Learning Center's phone number?

(816) 214-8824.

Where is The Grove Early Learning Center?

400 W 57th St, Kansas City, MO 64113. The nearest other daycare we list is Second Presbyterian Eclc, 0.5 miles away.

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