BAKER, RITA
LOUISIANA, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address3519 HICKORY DR, LOUISIANA, MO, 63353
CountyPIKE
Phone(573) 725-5020
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High5
- Medium7
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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Location
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3519 HICKORY DR, LOUISIANA, MO, 63353, LOUISIANA, MO 63353
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/8/2025
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 59/8/2025
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 - High riskStandard 59/8/2025
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 - Medium-High riskStandard 59/8/2025
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 Rita Baker and Michael Baker 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 - High riskStandard 59/8/2025
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 Rita Baker and Michael Baker . 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 riskStandard 59/8/2025
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 - Medium riskStandard 57/24/2025
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 - Medium riskStandard 57/24/2025
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 - High riskStandard 57/24/2025
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 - Medium-High riskStandard 57/24/2025
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 Rita Baker and Michael Baker 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 - High riskStandard 57/24/2025
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 Rita Baker and Michael Baker . 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-High riskStandard 51/9/2025
5 CSR 25-400.175 — A safe diapering table or other approved area with a waterproof, washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The table or area shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
The diapering table or other approved area was not safe as evidenced by the diaper table was cluttered with clothes and boxes. The provider cleared away the clutter during the inspection. Correction required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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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: LOUISIANA, PIKE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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