SHIELDS, DENISE
KANSAS CITY, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address1609 NW 78TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64118-1431
CityKANSAS CITY, MO 64118-1431
CountyCLAY
Phone(816) 582-8092
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High7
- Medium11
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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1609 NW 78TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64118-1431, KANSAS CITY, MO 64118-1431
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/24/2025
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium10
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 511/24/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 — All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Outdoor equipment, big wheel , in backyard was not in good condition as evidenced by broken. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/30/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/30/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jeremy Shields, Denise Shields, Morgan Shields, Madison Shields,Mackenzie Shields within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction required: 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. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 57/30/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc
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: Denise Shields-needs10 hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 57/30/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 — Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal back
Criminal background check results were not on file for Denise Shields, Madison Shields, Jeremy Shields. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/28/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/28/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jeremy Shields, Denise Shields, Morgan Shields, Madison Shields,Mackenzie Shields within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction required: 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. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 54/28/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc
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: Denise Shields-needs10 hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 54/28/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 — Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal back
Criminal background check results were not on file for Denise Shields, Madison Shields, Jeremy Shields. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 52/26/2025
5 CSR 25-400.045 — Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance. Correction required: The official license shall be posted. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 52/26/2025
5 CSR 25-400.045 — The child care provider(s);
The name, address and telephone number of the child care provider(s) was not prominently posted near the license. Correction required: The name, address, and phone number of the provider shall be posted near the license. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 52/26/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted s
The walls located in kitchen (door to garage) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 512/11/2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 — A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 ch
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by three children under age two and nine children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s). Correction required: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 512/11/2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to the children.
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by cat food on dining room table. Correction required: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 512/11/2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted s
The walls located in kitchen (door to garage) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 512/11/2024
5 CSR 25-400.045 — The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twelve children in care. Correction required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 512/11/2024
5 CSR 25-400.045 — The child care provider(s);
The name, address and telephone number of the child care provider(s) was not prominently posted near the license. Correction required: The name, address, and phone number of the provider shall be posted near the license. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 512/11/2024
5 CSR 25-400.045 — Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance. Correction required: The official license shall be posted. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 512/11/2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: provider purse. The item(s) was/were located on dining room table. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 511/25/2024
5 CSR 25-400.045 — The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twelve children in care. Correction required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 511/25/2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted s
The walls located in kitchen (door to garage) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 511/25/2024
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to the children.
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by food and water dishes on the floor in the kitchen. Correction required: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 511/25/2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 — A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 ch
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by three children under age two and nine children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s). Correction required: Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$982/month
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Typical prices in Missouri run about $1,142/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Missouri by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KANSAS CITY, CLAY County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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