TOLSON, AUDREY FAY

ST JOSEPH, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

1.8based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$1,719/mo

Contact information

Address6211 S 9TH ST, ST JOSEPH, MO, 64504-2001

CityST 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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  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: 1/21/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.

20Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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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