Kansas City · Licensed family home

Kelly, Theresa Ellen

A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 11 of 12 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

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What it costs

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 11 of 12 cited something

Across Kansas City-area family homes, the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits (809 visits).

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
August 10, 2026
On file
12 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was August 10, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious
Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.

Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 10, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 31, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Theresa Kelly and James Kelly within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due August 10, 2026

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Theresa Kelly needs 7 more hours and James Kelly needs 12 more hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . · Correction due August 10, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), James Kelly.

Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . · Correction due August 10, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Theresa Kelly.

Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due July 31, 2026

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Supplemental visit 7 findings

Supplemental visit · April 27, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Theresa Kelly and James Kelly within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due April 27, 2026

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: James Kelly needs 6 more hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Theresa Kelly needs 7 more hours and James Kelly needs 12 more hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Theresa Kelly.

Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), James Kelly.

Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 6, 2026

Criminal background check results were not on file for Theresa Kelly.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 6, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 6, 2026

The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.

Required correction: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Theresa Kelly and James Kelly within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Theresa Kelly needs 7 more hours and James Kelly needs 12 more hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: James Kelly needs 6 more hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for Theresa Kelly.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited State record
Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 29, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 24, 2025

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 4 outlets in baby room did not have covers.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due April 28, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for Theresa Kelly and James Kelly.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 23, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 4 outlets in baby room did not have covers.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 23, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes, bleach water solution. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf in the dining room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for Theresa Kelly and James Kelly.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · August 13, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 13, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by piles of limbs and leaves, equipment has been removed and area is being prepared for adding new equipment. Access to both sheds. Large containers of dirt in outdoor play area and RV parked in outdoor play space.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Reinspection visit 3 findings

Reinspection visit · August 1, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due August 1, 2024

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 11 children total were present.

Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by piles of limbs and leaves, equipment has been removed and area is being prepared for adding new equipment. Access to both sheds. Large containers of dirt in outdoor play area and RV parked in outdoor play space.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due August 1, 2024

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 8 children over age two were cared for by 1 (provider) caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 18, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 11 children total were present.

Required correction: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due July 18, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located accessible to children on a low plastic bin in the dining area.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by piles of limbs and leaves, equipment has been removed and area is being prepared for adding new equipment. Access to both sheds. Large containers of dirt in outdoor play area and RV parked in outdoor play space.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 8 children over age two were cared for by 1 (provider) caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 16, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 11, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due January 26, 2024

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due January 24, 2024

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Theresa Kelly needs 1 more hour, James Kelly needs 11 more hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 26, 2024

one child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 19, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Theresa Kelly needs 1 more hour, James Kelly needs 11 more hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

one child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · September 19, 2023

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 15, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by excessive tree limbs on the ground in the outdoor play area.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone
(816) 665-0698
Address
606 E 75th St
License
002379564, active
Ownership
For-profit

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