TOLSON, AUDREY FAY
ST JOSEPH, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address6211 S 9TH ST, ST JOSEPH, MO, 64504-2001
CountyBUCHANAN
Phone(816) 261-2900
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity10
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High11
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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6211 S 9TH ST, ST JOSEPH, MO, 64504-2001, ST JOSEPH, MO 64504-2001
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2026
- High4
- Medium-High9
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 51/21/2026
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
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 512/17/2025
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: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 512/17/2025
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 Audrey Tolson, James Tolson, and Amanda Tolson. 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: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 512/17/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Ammunition, guns, hunting knives, bows and arrows or other weapons shall be stored in a locked cabinet or locked closet.
A gun was not locked in a cabinet or a closet as evidenced by the gun was a bb gun was leaning against a shelf in the garage near the door to exit to the backyard play area. The provider immediately removed and locked in appropriate cabinet. Correction required: Weapons and ammunition shall be inaccessible in locked cabinets or closets. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 512/8/2025
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 Audrey Tolson, James Tolson, and Amanda Tolson. 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-High riskStandard 512/8/2025
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 - High riskStandard 512/8/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Ammunition, guns, hunting knives, bows and arrows or other weapons shall be stored in a locked cabinet or locked closet.
A gun was not locked in a cabinet or a closet as evidenced by the gun was a bb gun was leaning against a shelf in the garage near the door to exit to the backyard play area. The provider immediately removed and locked in appropriate cabinet. Correction required: Weapons and ammunition shall be inaccessible in locked cabinets or closets. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 512/8/2025
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: Clorox Wipes. The item(s) was/were located on the back of the toilet . Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 512/8/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.
one child(ren) records did not include telephone number of 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 - Medium-Low riskStandard 512/8/2025
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 work telephone number of 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 - Medium riskStandard 53/3/2025
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-High riskStandard 53/3/2025
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 - High riskStandard 53/3/2025
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 riskStandard 53/3/2025
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
2024
- Medium riskStandard 512/19/2024
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 512/19/2024
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 512/19/2024
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 512/19/2024
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
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,719/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: ST JOSEPH, BUCHANAN County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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