DOWDY, RHONDA MARIE

STE GENEVIEVE, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity10
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$982/mo

Contact information

Address25 TRIANGLE DR, STE GENEVIEVE, MO, 63670-1439

CitySTE GENEVIEVE, MO 63670-1439

CountySTE GENEVIEVE

Phone(573) 883-8821

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity10

License dateAugust 2, 2023

Compliance snapshot

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

  • High6
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

Join the waitlist

Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.

Location

Using Address for Location

Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:

25 TRIANGLE DR, STE GENEVIEVE, MO, 63670-1439, STE GENEVIEVE, MO 63670-1439

Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  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: 2/2/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 52/2/2026

    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 6 inches, specifically at the second to last piece of lattice on the right side of the back driveway near the garage door. 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
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 51/7/2026

    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 6 inches, specifically at the second to last piece of lattice on the right side of the back driveway near the garage door. 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

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 59/26/2025

    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 it was unattached from the top rail in the front left corner of fence. 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
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 59/26/2025

    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 it was unattached from the top rail in the back t left corner of fence. 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
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 59/26/2025

    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 it was unattached from the top rail on the 2nd & 3rd panels on the front left run of fence. 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 57/17/2025

    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 it was unattached from the top rail on the 2nd & 3rd panels on the front left run of fence. 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-High riskStandard 57/17/2025

    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 it was unattached from the top rail in the front left corner of fence. 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
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 57/17/2025

    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 it was unattached from the top rail in the back t left corner of fence. 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
  7. Medium riskStandard 51/24/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the

    The assistant(s), Ashley Winslow, did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 51/22/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Unvented fuel-fired room heaters and portable electrical space heaters shall not be used during child care hours. The provider shall sign a compliance letter verifying that such equipment will not be used.

    A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in the Back Porch. Correction required: Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 51/22/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child car

    A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Emma Springkamper & Ashley Winslow. Correction required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 51/22/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the

    The assistant(s), Ashley Winslow, did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  11. High riskStandard 51/22/2025

    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 Rhonda Dowdy. 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
  12. High riskStandard 51/22/2025

    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 Ashley Winslow. 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

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 510/31/2024

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child car

    A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Emma Springkamper & Ashley Winslow. Correction required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 510/31/2024

    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 Ashley Winslow. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 510/31/2024

    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 Rhonda Dowdy. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 510/31/2024

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the

    The assistant(s), Ashley Winslow, did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Inspection type: SUPPLEMENTAL. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected

Showing the 25 most recent of 29 records on file; the full history loads with the interactive view.

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:

  • 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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: STE GENEVIEVE, STE GENEVIEVE County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 3

What parents actually pay

No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.

Add what you pay

Anonymous. One report per family. It helps other parents budget honestly.

Parent Reviews

More daycares in STE GENEVIEVE, MO