BARB'S BIG BACKYARD DAYCARE

ST JOSEPH, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 5:59 AM
Est. price$1,571/mo

Contact information

Address2802 S 18TH ST, ST JOSEPH, MO, 64503-3011

CityST JOSEPH, MO 64503-3011

CountyBUCHANAN

Phone(816) 364-2855

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 5:59 AM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2802 S 18TH ST, ST JOSEPH, MO, 64503-3011, ST JOSEPH, MO 64503-3011

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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: 1/16/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 51/16/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.090 — The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and

    Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months. Correction required: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 51/16/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

    The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there is 3 inch hole in the tunnel connecting the two wooden play features together, there is a pointed piece of plastic hanging from the hole. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 512/8/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

    The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there is 3 inch hole in the tunnel connecting the two wooden play features together, there is a pointed piece of plastic hanging from the hole. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. 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: shaving cream, tea tree shampoo, dandruff shampoo, acidified body wash, shampoo, and KP body scrub. . The item(s) was/were located in the bath tub. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 512/8/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.090 — The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and

    Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months. Correction required: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 510/20/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

    The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 510/20/2025

    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
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 56/12/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

    The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 56/12/2025

    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

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 512/31/2024

    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 VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 510/16/2024

    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: SUPPLEMENTAL. 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

$1,571/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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