Kansas City · Licensed family home

Woods, Denise

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

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 11 of 11 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
April 7, 2026
On file
11 visits since February 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was April 6, 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.

Apr 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · April 7, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due April 6, 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: Denise Woods (3).

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

State licensing record

Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · February 6, 2026

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: Denise Woods (3).

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

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 4, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 19, 2025

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 1, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Denise Woods and M.J. 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 25-400.086 (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.

5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 4, 2025

Outdoor equipment, the deck, in the backyard play space was unsafe as evidenced by nails were coming out of the deck wood in several areas.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 4, 2025

One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 4, 2025

One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 19, 2025

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Denise Woods and M.J. 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 25-400.086 (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 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, the deck, in the backyard play space was unsafe as evidenced by nails were coming out of the deck wood in several areas.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

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

One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

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

One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · April 3, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 20, 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.

5 CSR 25-400.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due March 20, 2025

Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due April 3, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Denise Woods.

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 11, 2025

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 25-400.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Denise Woods.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Reinspection visit 4 findings

Reinspection visit · August 29, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due August 29, 2024

The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by three (3) under the age of 2 years were observed during the inspection.

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

5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due August 29, 2024

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by three (3) and also three (3) children on August 15, 2024 children under age two and twelve (12) and on August 15, 2024 there were nine (9) children over age two were cared for by one (1) caregiver(s).

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

5 CSR 25-400.125 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 29, 2024

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 greater than 30 days.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 29, 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.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Reinspection visit 11 findings

Reinspection visit · August 15, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process

The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by three (3) under the age of 2 years were observed during the inspection.

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

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due August 15, 2024

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by fifteen (15) children were present during the inspection.

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

5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 7, 2024

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 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 15, 2024

A deck with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.

Required correction: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due August 15, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 bottles of spray cleaning chemicals. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom on a low shelf within reach of children.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due August 7, 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 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 15, 2024

Outdoor equipment, the wood deck, in the outside play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nails in multiple areas of the wood deck.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

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 three (3) and also three (3) children on August 15, 2024 children under age two and twelve (12) and on August 15, 2024 there were nine (9) children over age two were cared for by one (1) caregiver(s).

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

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 greater than 30 days.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 15, 2024

One (1) child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

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.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 5, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by fifteen (15) children were present during the inspection.

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

5 CSR 25-400.045 (18) · Licensing Process

The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by three (3) under the age of 2 years were observed during the inspection.

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

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 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

A deck with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.

Required correction: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 bottles of spray cleaning chemicals. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom on a low shelf within reach of children.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.085 · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. · Correction due August 5, 2024

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.

Required correction: The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

5 CSR 25-400.085 · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. · Correction due August 5, 2024

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.

Required correction: The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

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 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, the wood deck, in the outside play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by protruding nails in multiple areas of the wood deck.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

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 three (3) children under age two and twelve (12) children over age two were cared for by one (1) caregiver(s).

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

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 greater than 30 days.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

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

One (1) child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

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.

State licensing record

May 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 14, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 21, 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 25-400.086 (2) (C) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 21, 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 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due March 21, 2024

The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by the documentation on file was not from an approved source.

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 (4) (A) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due May 10, 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: Denise Woods (12).

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

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 7, 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 25-400.086 (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 (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 the documentation on file was not from an approved source.

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 (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: Denise Woods (12).

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

State licensing record

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Phone
(816) 333-7746
Address
7314 Norton Ave
License
002710909, active
Ownership
For-profit

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