Kansas City · Licensed family home
Kelly, Theresa Ellen
- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 10 children.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at 11 of its 12 licensing inspections since September 2023.
Of the 45 Kansas City-area family homes with 10 or more licensing inspections, 58% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this home did. 42% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Aug 10, 20265 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Theresa Kelly and J.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“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 J.K. needs 12 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), J.K.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Theresa Kelly.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
1 more from this inspection
“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (D)
Apr 27, 20267 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Theresa Kelly and J.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“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: J.K. needs 6 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“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 J.K. needs 12 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Theresa Kelly.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
3 more from this inspection
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), J.K.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
“Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-400.185 (4) (D)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Theresa Kelly.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Jan 6, 20265 citations
“The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (1) (C)
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Theresa Kelly and J.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (C)
“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 J.K. needs 12 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“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: J.K. needs 6 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
1 more from this inspection
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Theresa Kelly.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Apr 29, 20252 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 4 outlets in baby room did not have covers.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Theresa Kelly and J.K.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Jan 23, 20253 citations
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 4 outlets in baby room did not have covers.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (A)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for Theresa Kelly and J.K.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)
Aug 13, 20241 citation
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
Aug 1, 20243 citations
“The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 11 children total were present.”
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“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).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A)
Jul 18, 20244 citations
“The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 11 children total were present.”
5 CSR 25-400.045 (18)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
“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).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (2) (A)
Apr 16, 20244 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
“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 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, J.K. needs 11 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“one child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
Jan 19, 20244 citations
“The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
“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 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, J.K. needs 11 more hours.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“one child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-400.210 (2) (C)
Sep 19, 20231 citation
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.
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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 J.K. 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 J.K. 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), J.K.
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.
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 J.K. 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: J.K. 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 J.K. 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), J.K.
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.
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 J.K. 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 J.K. 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: J.K. 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.
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 J.K.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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 J.K.
Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
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.
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.
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.
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, J.K. 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.
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, J.K. 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.
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 on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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.
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Details
- Address
- 606 E 75th St
- License
- 002379564, active
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 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 86 licensed family homes hold. Small is 8 to 9; larger is 11 to 20.