DOROTHY'S LITTLE ANGELS, LLC

ST LOUIS, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

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

Contact information

Address4901 PALM ST, ST LOUIS, MO, 63115-1642

CityST LOUIS, MO 63115-1642

CountyST LOUIS CITY

Phone(314) 383-6196

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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4901 PALM ST, ST LOUIS, MO, 63115-1642, ST LOUIS, MO 63115-1642

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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: 4/23/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 54/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing

    A porch with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier. Correction required: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 54/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing

    A porch with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is 8'' . Correction required: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 54/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine

    The smoke detector was chirping. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 54/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, s

    The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification. Correction required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 54/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc

    The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Dorothy Jones needs 12 clock hours, Yolanda Jones needs 12 clock hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 54/23/2026

    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, Dorothy Jones. 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
  7. Medium riskStandard 54/23/2026

    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), Yolanda Jones. 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
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 54/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, s

    The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification. Correction required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-Low riskStandard 54/23/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.045 — Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.

    Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated. Correction required: The official license shall be posted. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 512/15/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc

    The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Dorothy Jones needs 5 clock hours and Yolanda Jones needs 5 clock hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 512/15/2025

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal back

    Criminal background check results were not on file for Dorothy Jones and Yolanda Jones. 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
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 512/15/2025

    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 was not in good condition in that the entire metal gate in the back yard near the back of the home leading to the basement door was rusted. The gate was rough to the touch and it could cause a body part to become scraped. There were no sharp or flaking material on the gate. 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 VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 54/28/2025

    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 was not in good condition in that the entire metal gate in the back yard near the back of the home leading to the basement door was rusted. The gate was rough to the touch and it could cause a body part to become scraped. There were no sharp or flaking material on the gate. 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
  5. Medium riskStandard 54/28/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Cloc

    The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Dorothy Jones needs 5 clock hours and Yolanda Jones needs 5 clock hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 54/28/2025

    5 CSR 25-600.020 — Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal back

    Criminal background check results were not on file for Dorothy Jones and Yolanda Jones. 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

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

21Total Violations
9Recent 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 LOUIS, ST LOUIS CITY County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 5

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