MAGNOLIA CHILD DEVELOPMENT LEARNING CENTER LLC
ST LOUIS, MO·FAMILY HOMELicensed
Contact information
Address1237 BLACKSTONE AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63112-2909
CountyST LOUIS CITY
Phone(314) 262-1978
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Capacity9
License dateDecember 10, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High12
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1237 BLACKSTONE AVE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63112-2909, ST LOUIS, MO 63112-2909
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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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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025
- High2
- Medium-High12
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 512/11/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 — Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 512/11/2025
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 8 inches wide where the chain link gates meet along the back fence of the yard. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 512/11/2025
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: two bottles alcohol. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen in the cabinet under the island and the cabinet was not locked. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 512/11/2025
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured five inches wide in the left corner of the chainlink fence gate. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 512/11/2025
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured eight inches tall and approximately 36 inches wide at the bottom of the chain link fence on the right side of the playground. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 512/11/2025
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 had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured approximately 3 feet between the metal railing and the concrete steps to the basement. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 511/13/2025
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 7 inches tall at the bottom of the chainlink fence where it meets the ground on the right side of the yard. 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 - Medium-High riskStandard 511/13/2025
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 were two minature grills, a bottle of lighter fluid and a bucket of paint in the yard. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 511/13/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing
A stairwell with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is approximately 36 inches tall. Correction required: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 511/13/2025
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 was not in good operating condition as evidenced by it was making chirping noises. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 511/13/2025
5 CSR 25-400.135 — A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file. Correction required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/30/2025
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 7 inches tall at the bottom of the chainlink fence where it meets the ground on the right side of the yard. 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: POST LICENSING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/30/2025
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 were two minature grills, a bottle of lighter fluid and a bucket of paint in the yard. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: POST LICENSING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 57/30/2025
5 CSR 25-400.085 — Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing
A stairwell with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is approximately 36 inches tall. Correction required: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required. Inspection type: POST LICENSING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 57/30/2025
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 was not in good operating condition as evidenced by it was making chirping noises. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition. Inspection type: POST LICENSING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 57/30/2025
5 CSR 25-400.135 — A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file. Correction required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required. Inspection type: POST LICENSING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).
Not corrected
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
$826/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: ST LOUIS, ST LOUIS CITY County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: FAMILY HOME
- Years in operation: 2
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