Kansas City · Licensed family home
Whytus, Mary
At a glance
- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 12 of its 13 licensing inspections since October 2023.
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Licensing inspections
Sep 28, 20261 citation
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
Sep 11, 20261 citation
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
Aug 21, 20265 citations
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
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: Mary Whytus (4).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were April, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .”
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A)
Records and Reports
“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one related child did not have an enrollment record on file.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (1)
Mar 3, 20265 citations
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
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: Mary Whytus (4).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were April, 2025.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
Health Care
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .”
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A)
Records and Reports
“The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one related child did not have an enrollment record on file.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (1)
Sep 15, 20252 citations
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.”
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
Sep 3, 20253 citations
Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the bathroom in an unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
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.”
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.”
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C)
Jun 18, 20252 citations
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: Mary Whytus (11).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were February 1, 2025 for both children.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
Mar 12, 20252 citations
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: Mary Whytus (11).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Medical Examination Reports
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were February 1, 2025 for both children.”
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A)
Nov 20, 20244 citations in 2 reports
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mary Whytus and M.W.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
A second state report dated the same day: 3 citations
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: Mary Whytus (12) (As of September 11, 2024 still need 4.5 hrs).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
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), M.W.W.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mary Whytus and M.W.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Sep 11, 20244 citations
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: Mary Whytus (12) (As of September 11, 2024 still need 4.5 hrs).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
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), M.W.W.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mary Whytus and M.W.W.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for B.M.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Jun 13, 20244 citations
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
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: Mary Whytus (12).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Records and Reports
“Two (2) child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for B.M.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Mar 4, 20244 citations
Annual Requirements
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M.S. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
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: Mary Whytus (12).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Records and Reports
“Two (2) child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
General Requirements
“Criminal background check results were not on file for B.M.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
- Oct 30, 2023Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 12 of this home's 13 inspections. Most Kansas City-area family homes inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this home did: 58% of 48.
How all 48 Kansas City-area family homes inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 48 Kansas City-area family homes the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- Some58%This home
- All42%
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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 28, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 28, 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.
Sep 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · September 28, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due September 28, 2026
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.
Sep 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · September 11, 2026
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.
Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 21, 2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 6, 2026
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 August 21, 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: Mary Whytus (4).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 5, 2026
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were April, 2025.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A) · Health Care · Correction due March 5, 2026
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (1) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 5, 2026
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one related child did not have an enrollment record on file.
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 3, 2026
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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Mary Whytus (4).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were April, 2025.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (A) · Health Care
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (1) · Records and Reports
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one related child did not have an enrollment record on file.
Required correction: Accurate records shall be maintained.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 15, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due September 15, 2025
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 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due September 15, 2025
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.
Sep 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 3, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due September 3, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the bathroom in an unlocked cabinet.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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 25-400.086 (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.
Jun 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings
Compliance verification visit · June 18, 2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due June 18, 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: Mary Whytus (11).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due April 1, 2025
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were February 1, 2025 for both children.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
Mar 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 12, 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: Mary Whytus (11).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were February 1, 2025 for both children.
Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · November 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due September 25, 2024
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mary Whytus and M.W.W.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · November 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due November 19, 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: Mary Whytus (12) (As of September 11, 2024 still need 4.5 hrs).
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 September 25, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), M.W.W.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mary Whytus and M.W.W.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · September 11, 2024
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: Mary Whytus (12) (As of September 11, 2024 still need 4.5 hrs).
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 assistant(s), M.W.W.
Required correction: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mary Whytus and M.W.W.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 13, 2024
Criminal background check results were not on file for B.M.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Jun 2024 Supplemental visit 4 findings
Supplemental visit · June 13, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 14, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M.S. 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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Mary Whytus (12).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due March 14, 2024
Two (2) 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.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for B.M.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · March 4, 2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.M.S. 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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Mary Whytus (12).
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports
Two (2) 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.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements
Criminal background check results were not on file for B.M.S.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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Details
- Phone
- (816) 777-6703
- Address
- 7613 E 110th St, Kansas City, 64134
- License
- 001561626
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Mid-size means licensed for 10 children, the size at least half of Kansas City-area’s 89 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.