CANDYLAND DAYCARE

DEXTER, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$982/mo

Contact information

Address202 S SASSAFRASS ST, DEXTER, MO, 63841-2046

CityDEXTER, MO 63841-2046

CountySTODDARD

Phone(573) 624-7323

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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202 S SASSAFRASS ST, DEXTER, MO, 63841-2046, DEXTER, MO 63841-2046

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/2/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 51/2/2026

    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, little tikes climber, in the back of the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there is a 10 inch crack on the top of the white piece that is connected to the blue/purple side . Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 512/16/2025

    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, play equipment with tube and bars used for jumping, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the tube was flat on one side. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 512/16/2025

    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, little tikes climber, in the back of the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there is a 10 inch crack on the top of the white piece that is connected to the blue/purple side . Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 56/5/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — A current list of available equipment.

    The equipment list was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 56/5/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — A listing of household members and assistant(s).

    The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 56/5/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and avai

    The Annual Declaration was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 56/5/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.

    1 child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital. 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-High riskStandard 55/13/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.

    1 child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital. 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
  8. High riskStandard 55/13/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and avai

    The Annual Declaration was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 55/13/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — A listing of household members and assistant(s).

    The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 55/13/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — A current list of available equipment.

    The equipment list was not submitted. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

20Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$982/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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: DEXTER, STODDARD County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 5

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