PLAYHOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY LLC
ST LOUIS, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address6857 PLATEAU AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63139
CountyST LOUIS CITY
Phone(314) 899-0363
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.
- High8
- Medium-High3
- Medium13
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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6857 PLATEAU AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63139, ST LOUIS, MO 63139
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026
- High8
- Medium-High3
- Medium13
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- 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 - High riskStandard 55/6/2026
5 CSR 25-400.025 — If a family child care home is owned by a legal entity, the legal entity shall designate a person to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the child care provider. The department shall be
The family child care home is owned by a legal entity and did not designate a person to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the child care provider . Correction required: The legal entity shall designate a person responsible for the daily operation of the facility and notify the department immediately when there is a change. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 55/6/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 — An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and avai
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by LLC Member, Oscar Argotte's information was not listed. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 — A listing of household members and assistant(s).
The listing of household members and assistants did not include all assistants as evidenced by LLC members Particia Argotte and Oscar Argotee were not listed as well. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The caregivers listed need a MOPD ID: Ana Lopez, and Yohanna Agular. Correction required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider routinely shall be present during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week.
The provider was not present 40 hours a week during the hours of highest attendance as evidenced by the provider listed, Candida Nunez, quit approximately 1 month ago from August 25, 2025. The staff member, Karmeliza Rodriguez who was Candida Nunez's assistant is now the provider but no information was submitted to the OOC to make this update. Correction required: The provider shall be routinely on duty as required. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - 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 - 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 - High riskStandard 55/6/2026
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 Patricia Argotte, and Oscar Argotte. 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 52/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 — The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Oscar Argotte, and Patricia Argotte, within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 52/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 — An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and avai
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by LLC Member, Oscar Argotte's information was not listed. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 52/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.055 — A listing of household members and assistant(s).
The listing of household members and assistants did not include all assistants as evidenced by LLC members Particia Argotte and Oscar Argotee were not listed as well. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 52/19/2026
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 located in the room located on the left 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 - Medium riskStandard 52/19/2026
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 - Medium riskStandard 52/19/2026
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), Dana Herrera, and Karmeliza Rodgiuez, 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 - Medium riskStandard 52/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The caregivers listed need a MOPD ID: Ana Lopez, and Yohanna Agular. Correction required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 52/19/2026
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: Karmeliza Rodriguez 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 52/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home.
The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the name, address and telephone number of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers. Correction required: Assistant information shall be posted. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 52/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Dana Herrera, who was hired on May 6th 2025. Correction required: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 52/19/2026
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: Dana Herrera. 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 - Medium riskStandard 52/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider routinely shall be present during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week.
The provider was not present 40 hours a week during the hours of highest attendance as evidenced by the provider listed, Candida Nunez, quit approximately 1 month ago. The staff member, Karmeliza Rodriguez who was Candida Nunez's assistant is now the provider but no information was submitted to the OOC to make this update. Correction required: The provider shall be routinely on duty as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 52/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.175 — Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container. Correction required: Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 52/19/2026
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 Patricia Argotte, and Oscar Argotte. 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
2025
- Medium riskStandard 58/25/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — A listing of household members and assistant(s).
The listing of household members and assistants did not include all assistants as evidenced by Dana Herrera was not listed. LLC members Particia Argotte and Oscar Argotee were not listed as well. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 58/25/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and avai
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by LLC Member, Oscar Argotte's information was not listed. Correction required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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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