Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional Child Care Services in Kansas City, MO
Founded in 1965 by Marilyn C. McMahon, a Registered Nurse and certified educator, A1 Tiny Tots has provided professional childcare, elderly care, and special needs services to the Greater Kansas City area for over five decades. Our founders extensive background in nursing, teaching, and counseling informs our commitment to personalized, reliable care tailored to each familys unique needs. We specialize in last-minute, sick care, group childcare for events, and long-term placements, ensuring caregivers are CPR-certified, insured, and thoroughly vetted through background checks and home visits.Our teams dedication to fostering trust and safety has earned us longstanding relationships with families, corporations, and organizations, including military programs and international events. With decades of experience and a focus on continuing education, we prioritize creating nurturing environments that extend beyond basic babysitting to enrich childrens lives through structured activities and compassionate support.
Services
Child Care
Elderly Care
Special Needs Care
Sick Care
Last Minute Care
Group Childcare
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in childcare and nursing care.
- Our caregivers undergo rigorous background checks and home visits.
- We provide 24/7 emergency and last-minute care services.
- All staff are CPR and First Aid certified with continuing education.
- We specialize in group childcare for conventions and events.
What people say
Treat them like family
Safe and cared for
Prompt and thorough
Engaging activities for children
Excellent feedback from parents
Services
Child Care
Our child care services provide personalized, nurturing care for infants, toddlers, and children. Caregivers are CPR-certified, insured, and trained to create safe, engaging environments tailored to each childs developmental needs. Ideal for families needing flexible, trustworthy care for daily, overnight, or event-based childcare.
Elderly Care
Elderly care services focus on dignity, comfort, and safety for seniors requiring in-home assistance. Our caregivers are trained in compassionate support for daily activities, medication reminders, and companionship, ensuring seniors maintain independence while receiving attentive, professional care tailored to individual health needs.
Special Needs Care
Special needs care caters to children with autism, ADD, ADHD, and other developmental requirements. Our caregivers receive specialized training to provide structured, patient support that fosters growth and confidence, adapting activities to meet each childs unique needs while offering respite and guidance to families.
Sick Care
Sick care services offer in-home support for children unable to attend school due to illness. Caregivers ensure medical needs are met, provide comfort, and engage children in quiet activities, allowing parents to focus on work or other responsibilities while their child recovers safely at home.
Last Minute Care
Last-minute care addresses sudden childcare needs with rapid response and flexibility. Our vetted caregivers are available 24/7 to accommodate emergencies, ensuring reliable, stress-free solutions for parents facing unexpected schedule changes or urgent obligations.
People
Marilyn C. McMahon
Founder
Marilyn C. McMahon, RN, is a certified teacher and counselor with over 60 years of childcare and nursing experience. She founded A1 Tiny Tots in 1965, fostering over 60 children and serving families across generations.
Questions
What types of care services do you offer?
We provide childcare, elderly care, special needs care, sick care, and last-minute services tailored to your family’s needs.
Are your caregivers certified and insured?
Yes, all caregivers are CPR-certified, insured, and undergo background checks and home visits for safety and reliability.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency care?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency and last-minute care to accommodate urgent childcare or nursing needs.
How do you match caregivers with families?
We conduct home visits, background checks, and review qualifications to ensure caregivers align with your family’s specific requirements.
Can you care for groups of children at events?
Yes, we specialize in group childcare for conventions, weddings, and corporate events with engaging, supervised activities.
Do you serve clients outside Kansas City?
While based in Kansas City, we accommodate travel requests for clients needing care during vacations or special events.
