PLAYHOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY LLC

ST LOUIS, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

1.3based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$1,719/mo

Contact information

Address1525 CUTTER AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63139-3607

CityST LOUIS, MO 63139-3607

CountyST LOUIS CITY

Phone(314) 296-3998

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity8

License dateAugust 28, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium16
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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1525 CUTTER AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63139-3607, ST LOUIS, MO 63139-3607

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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: 5/6/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium16
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.025 — Each family child care home shall be organized according to written policies and procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority.

    The family child care home is not organized according to the policies and procedures as evidenced by lines of administrative authority were not clearly established. Correction required: The family child care home's written policies and procedures shall clearly establish job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 55/6/2026

    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 the steps leading to the outdoor play space has chipping paint on each step within child's reach. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026

    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, Marcela Torres. 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
  4. Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026

    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), Patricia Argotte. 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
  5. Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026

    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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Provider, Marcela Torres needs 8 hours and assistant, Patricia Argotte needs 1.50 hours. As of March 25, 2026, Marcela Torres needs 4.0 hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 55/6/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.185 — The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child e

    Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15. Correction required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 55/6/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.

    An updated LLC Operating Agreement, requested by the department, was/were not submitted. Correction required: Requested documents shall be submitted. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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 the steps leading to the outdoor play space has chipping paint on each step within child's reach. 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
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 53/25/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o

    Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and 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
  10. Medium riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Provider, Marcela Torres needs 8 hours and assistant, Patricia Argotte needs 1.50 hours. As of March 25, 2026, Marcela Torres needs 4.0 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
  11. Medium riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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), Patricia Argotte. 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
  12. Medium riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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, Marcela Torres. 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
  13. Medium riskStandard 53/25/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Field trip and transportation authorization.

    1 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

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 59/19/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.086 — Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility o

    Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month. Correction required: Fire, tornado, and 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
  2. Medium riskStandard 59/19/2025

    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: Provider, Marcela Torres needs 8 hours and assistant, Patricia Argotte needs 1.50 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
  3. Medium riskStandard 59/19/2025

    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, Marcela Torres. 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
  4. Medium riskStandard 59/19/2025

    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), Patricia Argotte. 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
  5. Medium riskStandard 59/19/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.210 — Field trip and transportation authorization.

    1 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
  6. Medium riskStandard 59/3/2025

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

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 58/11/2025

    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 chipping paint on the porch steps leading into the play area. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 58/11/2025

    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 dining room area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the corners of the wall has chipping paint. Correction required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 58/11/2025

    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 was a plastiic zip lock bag filled with nails and screws. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 58/11/2025

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

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 58/11/2025

    5 CSR 25-400.095 — Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.

    The passage to an exit located in the kitchen was not clear as evidenced by a child sized picnic table was place directly in front of the kitchen door that leads to the outdoor play space. Correction required: Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear. Inspection type: CLOSE SUPERVISION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 53/24/2025

    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 chipping paint on the porch steps leading into the play area. 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

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
13Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,719/month

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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: 8
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 5

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