Shields, Denise
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-400.095
Outdoor equipment, big wheel , in backyard was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-400.095
Outdoor equipment, big wheel , in backyard was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.
Jul 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-400.055
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-400.055
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.
- The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel5 CSR 25-400.105
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.