Kansas City · Licensed family home
Smith, Vanessa Gale
- 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 13 licensing inspections since November 2023.
Of the 46 Kansas City-area family homes with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this home did. 43% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Jul 23, 20262 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
Jul 6, 20264 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)
“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)
Jun 16, 20262 citations
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
Jan 12, 20263 citations
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
May 12, 20251 citation
“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).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Apr 21, 20252 citations
“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).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Vanessa Smith, B.K. and L.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
Jan 16, 20252 citations
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Vanessa Smith, B.K. and L.S.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“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).”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Feb 1, 20242 citations
“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)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Jan 19, 20242 citations
“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)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (4) (A)
Dec 13, 20234 citations
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), B.K.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
Nov 15, 20237 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (A)
“The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-400.055 (2) (B)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
3 more from this inspection
“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.”
5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), B.K.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Vanessa Smith.”
5 CSR 25-400.105
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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, B.K. and L.S.
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, B.K. and L.S.
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), B.K.
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), B.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 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.
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Details
- Address
- 4121 Monroe Ave
- License
- 001617558, 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.