CANAMORE, MARTHA

ST LOUIS, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$982/mo

Contact information

Address3053 MARCUS AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63115-1908

CityST LOUIS, MO 63115-1908

CountyST LOUIS CITY

Phone(314) 383-6950

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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3053 MARCUS AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63115-1908, ST LOUIS, MO 63115-1908

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: 10/29/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 510/29/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

    The annual sanitation inspection was not approved. 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
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 510/29/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protectio

    The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 7 inches tall and 12 inches wide on the left side of the chain link fence where the chainlink meets the ground. There is another opening on the back side of the fence where the chainlink meets the ground that measured approximately 7 inches tall. Towards the right corner of the back of the fence there is an opening that measured approximately 10 inches tall and 10 inches wide. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 510/29/2025

    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: cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in a cabinet under the kitchen sink and there was no lock on the sink cabinets. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 510/29/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.090 — At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.

    The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by there was no disaster and emergency plan in the second classroom. Correction required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 510/29/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.090 — A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station.

    The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the second classroom. Correction required: Facility must post information as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 510/29/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.090 — A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.

    The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care. Correction required: Facility must post information as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 510/29/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.090 — Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children.

    The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care. Correction required: Facility must post information as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 510/29/2025

    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 Martha Canamore. 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
  9. High riskStandard 510/29/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.045 — The licensing process shall include an inspection of the entire premises of the child care home by the licensing representative.

    The licensing representative did not have access to the entire premises as evidenced by the Provider would not allow CI and CIS Supervisor to access the upstairs of the facility. Correction required: The inspection shall include the entire premises of the child care home. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 51/10/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri

    Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Martha Canamore. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 51/10/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri

    Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Najah Anderson. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 510/9/2024

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri

    Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Martha Canamore. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 510/9/2024

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the Ameri

    Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Najah Anderson. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training 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)

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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: ST LOUIS, ST LOUIS CITY County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 5

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