Kansas City · Licensed family home

Terry, Janet

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 11 of its licensing inspections since November 2023.

Of the 46 Kansas City-area family homes with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at all of them, as this home did.

Licensing inspections

Jun 4, 20262 citations
  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: air freshener and disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located on bathroom counter.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

  • “The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by missing outlet covers.”

    5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)

Nov 6, 20252 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 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)

Nov 4, 20255 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 was not in good condition in that board was broken off, exposing screws.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.

  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: make up bag, Lysol Spray, diaper cream, vitamins. The item(s) was/were located on low counter and shelf.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

  • “Outdoor equipment, tricycle , in play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken pedals.”

    5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)

  • “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)

1 more from this inspection
  • “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)

Aug 28, 20251 citation
  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by loose fence board and exposed screw.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

Jun 11, 20254 citations
  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by loose fence board and exposed screw.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: glass cleaner, glade air freshener, disinfectant spray, and toothpaste . The item(s) was/were located on low counter.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

  • “There was evidence of ants in area by the backdoor and near kitchen.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 9.

  • “The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by missing outlet cover.”

    5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B)

Mar 10, 20252 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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by paint chipping and broken fence boards.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

Feb 21, 20252 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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by paint chipping and broken fence boards.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

Dec 4, 20242 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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by paint chipping and broken fence boards.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

Nov 20, 20244 citations
  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: make up; Comet, scissors, Degree deodorant, Vaseline. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked bathroom drawers and cabinets.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

  • “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 4 inches.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1.

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by paint chipping and broken fence boards.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5.

  • “Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by soft materials or objects were placed under a sleeping infant in that towels was placed under infant while sleeping.”

    5 CSR 25-400.095

Jun 6, 20242 citations
  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: make up, Suave hairspray, scissors. The item(s) was/were located unlocked bathroom drawer.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

  • “Outdoor equipment, toy car and see-saw, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken; rusted/chipping paint.”

    5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A)

Nov 21, 20232 citations
  • “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach & comet. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the bathroom.”

    5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J)

  • “Outdoor equipment, see-saw, in play area was not in good condition as evidenced by rusting and missing handle bar covers.”

    5 CSR 25-400.095 (A)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
June 4, 2026
On file
11 visits since November 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was June 4, 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.

Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 4, 2026

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 4, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: air freshener and disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located on bathroom counter.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due June 4, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by missing outlet covers.

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 6, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.105 (1) (S) · The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel · Correction due November 6, 2025

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 November 6, 2025

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.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 4, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due November 4, 2025

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 was not in good condition in that board was broken off, exposing screws.

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 November 4, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: make up bag, Lysol Spray, diaper cream, vitamins. The item(s) was/were located on low counter and shelf.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

Outdoor equipment, tricycle , in play area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken pedals.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

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.

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · August 28, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due July 15, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by loose fence board and exposed screw.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 11, 2025

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 loose fence board and exposed screw.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 11, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: glass cleaner, glade air freshener, disinfectant spray, and toothpaste . The item(s) was/were located on low counter.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.085 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 11, 2025

There was evidence of ants in area by the backdoor and near kitchen.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-400.086 (11) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due June 11, 2025

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by missing outlet cover.

Required correction: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 10, 2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 (3) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 10, 2025

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 4 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 25-400.085 (3) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due March 10, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by paint chipping and broken fence boards.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Supplemental visit 2 findings

Supplemental visit · February 21, 2025

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 4 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 25-400.085 (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 paint chipping and broken fence boards.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Reinspection visit 2 findings

Reinspection visit · December 4, 2024

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 4 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 25-400.085 (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 paint chipping and broken fence boards.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 20, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due November 20, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: make up; Comet, scissors, Degree deodorant, Vaseline. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked bathroom drawers and cabinets.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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 4 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 25-400.085 (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 paint chipping and broken fence boards.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-400.095 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 D · Correction due November 20, 2024

Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by soft materials or objects were placed under a sleeping infant in that towels was placed under infant while sleeping.

Required correction: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 6, 2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due June 6, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: make up, Suave hairspray, scissors. The item(s) was/were located unlocked bathroom drawer.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.095 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 6, 2024

Outdoor equipment, toy car and see-saw, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken; rusted/chipping paint.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

State licensing record

Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · November 21, 2023

5 CSR 25-400.085 (1) (J) · Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home · Correction due November 21, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach & comet. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-400.095 (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 · Correction due November 21, 2023

Outdoor equipment, see-saw, in play area was not in good condition as evidenced by rusting and missing handle bar covers.

Required correction: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 699-1102

Address
5216 NE 44th Ter
License
000750414, 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

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.