PLAYHOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY LLC

ST LOUIS, MOFAMILY HOMELicensed

5.0based on state inspection data
Capacity9
Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Est. price$1,719/mo

Contact information

Address6853 PLATEAU AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63139-3634

CityST LOUIS, MO 63139-3634

CountyST LOUIS CITY

Phone(314) 601-3144

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Capacity9

License dateMarch 23, 2022

Compliance snapshot

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

  • High4
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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6853 PLATEAU AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63139-3634, ST LOUIS, MO 63139-3634

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 55/6/2026

    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 Valeria Buitrago, Roas Franco, 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: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 55/6/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Kitchens used for meal preparation shall be equipped with a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.

    The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove. Correction required: The facility's kitchen shall be equipped as required; all catering shall be approved. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

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

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

    Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: awesome cleaning spray, bleach, and Febreze. The item(s) was/were located in the lower unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

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

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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 5 inches in-between the house and fence located in the left corner facing the house. 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: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

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

    5 CSR 25-400.095 — The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such th

    Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the matress/pad and side of the crib or playpen. Correction required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.

    The assistant(s), Valeria Buitrago , did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure. Correction required: Prior to receiving a license, the provider and assistant(s) must complete department-approved safe sleep training. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.

    The provider, Rosa Franco, did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure. Correction required: Prior to receiving a license, the provider and assistant(s) must complete department-approved safe sleep training. Inspection type: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  10. 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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Rosa Franco needs 6 hours, and Valeria Buitra needs 1 hour. 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
  11. Medium riskStandard 55/6/2026

    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 conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Valeria Buitrago and Rosa Franco. 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: REINSPECTION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  12. 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 as Christina Davis is no longer the provider. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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 Valeria Buitragp, and Rosa Franco. 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
  16. Medium-High riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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 Valeria Buitrago, Roas Franco, 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
  17. Medium-High riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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 5 inches in-between the house and fence located in the left corner facing the house. 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
  18. Medium-High riskStandard 53/25/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

    Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: awesome cleaning spray, bleach, and Febreze. The item(s) was/were located in the lower unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  19. High riskStandard 53/25/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.085 — Kitchens used for meal preparation shall be equipped with a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.

    The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove. Correction required: The facility's kitchen shall be equipped as required; all catering shall be approved. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

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

    5 CSR 25-400.095 — The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such th

    Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the matress/pad and side of the crib or playpen. Correction required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

    Not corrected
  21. Medium riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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 as Christina Davis is no longer the provider. 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
  22. Medium riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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 conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Valeria Buitrago and Rosa Franco. 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
  23. Medium-High riskStandard 53/25/2026

    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
  24. 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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Rosa Franco needs 6 hours, and Valeria Buitra needs 1 hour. 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
  25. Medium riskStandard 53/25/2026

    5 CSR 25-400.105 — The provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.

    The assistant(s), Valeria Buitrago , did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure. Correction required: Prior to receiving a license, the provider and assistant(s) must complete department-approved safe sleep training. 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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25Total Violations
25Recent 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: 9
  • Type: FAMILY HOME
  • Years in operation: 4

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