WOODS, DENISE

KANSAS CITY, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 5:59 AM
Est. price$898/mo

Contact information

Address7314 NORTON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64132-2084

CityKANSAS CITY, MO 64132-2084

CountyJACKSON

Phone(816) 333-7746

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 5:59 AM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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7314 NORTON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64132-2084, KANSAS CITY, MO 64132-2084

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 54/7/2026

    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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Denise Woods (3). 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
  2. Medium riskStandard 52/6/2026

    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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Denise Woods (3). 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

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 511/4/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

    The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 511/4/2025

    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 Denise Woods and Marguerite Jordan 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
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 511/4/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o

    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. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 511/4/2025

    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, the deck, in the backyard play space was unsafe as evidenced by nails were coming out of the deck wood in several areas. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 511/4/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

    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. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 511/4/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

    One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 58/19/2025

    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, the deck, in the backyard play space was unsafe as evidenced by nails were coming out of the deck wood in several areas. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 58/19/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

    One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-Low riskStandard 58/19/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

    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. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 58/19/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o

    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. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 58/19/2025

    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 Denise Woods and Marguerite Jordan 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
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 58/19/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

    The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High riskStandard 54/3/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o

    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. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-High riskStandard 54/3/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.090 — The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and

    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. Correction required: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  15. High riskStandard 54/3/2025

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

    Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Denise Woods. 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
  16. Medium-High riskStandard 52/11/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o

    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. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  17. Medium-High riskStandard 52/11/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.090 — The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and

    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. Correction required: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  18. High riskStandard 52/11/2025

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

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

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$898/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, JACKSON County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 5

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