JOYFUL FACES DAYCARE LLC
FLORISSANT, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address195 LYNN MEADOWS LN, FLORISSANT, MO, 63033-5827
CountyST LOUIS
Phone(314) 224-0544
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Capacity9
License dateAugust 28, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High4
- Medium9
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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195 LYNN MEADOWS LN, FLORISSANT, MO, 63033-5827, FLORISSANT, MO 63033-5827
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/4/2025
- High7
- Medium-High4
- Medium9
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 58/4/2025
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), Marcel Harris. 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 - High riskStandard 58/4/2025
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 Amy Heffner. 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 - High riskStandard 58/4/2025
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 Marcel Harris. 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 - Medium riskStandard 57/16/2025
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), Marcel Harris. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 57/16/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — Field trip and transportation authorization.
Two (one out of two was received 07/08/25), one child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 57/16/2025
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 Amy Heffner. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 57/16/2025
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 Marcel Harris. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/8/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the grass under swing set and the slide is worn out exposing bare soil. Correction required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 54/8/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted s
The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the bottom of the bathroom door has an excessive splintering . Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 54/8/2025
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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Amy Heffner needs 4.25 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 - Medium riskStandard 54/8/2025
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), Marcel Harris. 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 - High riskStandard 54/8/2025
5 CSR 25-400.125 — The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of lice
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were the admission date is unknown. Correction required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 54/8/2025
5 CSR 25-400.135 — Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child didn't have the authorization for emergency care on file signed by the parents. 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 54/8/2025
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 home address 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-Low riskStandard 54/8/2025
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-High riskStandard 54/8/2025
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 name and phone number of the 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 54/8/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — The child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.
Two child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends. 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 54/8/2025
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 employers' address 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-Low riskStandard 54/8/2025
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 schedule 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 54/8/2025
5 CSR 25-400.210 — Field trip and transportation authorization.
Two child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. 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 - High riskStandard 54/8/2025
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 Amy Heffner. 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 - High riskStandard 54/8/2025
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 Marcel Harris. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 52/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the grass under swing set and the slide is worn out exposing bare soil. Correction required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 52/10/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted s
The walls located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the bottom of the bathroom door has an excessive splintering . Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 52/10/2025
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), Marcel Harris. Correction required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: FLORISSANT, ST LOUIS County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 5
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