Kansas City · Licensed family home
Smith, Vanessa Gale
A family home in Kansas City, licensed for up to 10 children. The state cited something at 11 of 13 routine visits (Kansas City-area family homes: about 4 in 5). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Mid-size home. Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
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What it costs
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What the state has found
Routine visits: 11 of 13 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
- July 23, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since November 2023 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 23, 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.
Jul 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 23, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 15, 2026
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due July 23, 2026
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 4 - 6 inches at the bottom of the fence in two areas.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · July 6, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 4 - 6 inches at the bottom of the fence in two areas.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due July 6, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of ibuprofen. The item(s) was/were located on an end table in the front room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 6, 2026
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.
Jun 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 16, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due June 16, 2026
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due June 16, 2026
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 12, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due January 12, 2026
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured approximately 12 inches by 12 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
May 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · May 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due May 9, 2025
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: Vanessa Smith (1).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Apr 2025 Supplemental visit 2 findings
Supplemental visit · April 21, 2025
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: Vanessa Smith (1).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due February 17, 2025
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Vanessa Smith, Brandy King and LeRoy Smith.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Jan 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 16, 2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Vanessa Smith, Brandy King and LeRoy Smith.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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: Vanessa Smith (1).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 1, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due February 1, 2024
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
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 31, 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: 1.5 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · January 19, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
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: 1.5 more hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Dec 2023 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · December 13, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due December 5, 2023
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due December 5, 2023
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due December 5, 2023
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.105 · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . · Correction due December 13, 2023
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Brandy King.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Nov 2023 Supplemental visit 7 findings
Supplemental visit · November 15, 2023
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 31, 2023
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 9, 2023
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
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), Brandy King.
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 October 13, 2023
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Vanessa Smith.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Phone
- (816) 214-1883
- Address
- 4121 Monroe Ave
- License
- 001617558, active
- Ownership
- For-profit
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov
- Ownership — Checked September 2026 · healthapps.dhss.mo.gov