DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PLAYHOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY LLC

002392076

(314) 296-3998

1525 CUTTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-3607

PLAYHOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY LLC

1525 CUTTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-3607

TORRES, MARCELA

playhousehf@yahoo.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 3 YEARS

8

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

09/19/2025

9:55 AM

11:03 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2500599524


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/14/2017
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/08/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/08/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/08/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/08/2017
POLICIES 12/08/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/08/2017
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 02/21/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 02/21/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/21/2018
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 08/15/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/31/2018
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/16/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/13/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/13/2024
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/25/2018
SAFETY PLAN 02/21/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/09/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/24/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/17/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/09/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/09/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/17/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 3
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 MIXED Assistant, Patricia Argotte and Provider, Marcela Torres were present with 6 children ages ranging between 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Household member, Oscar Argotte was present with zero children in attendance.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
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.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) states: 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 of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
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.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: 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. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Marcela Torres.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: 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 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Patricia Argotte.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: 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 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths - persons required to report - supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting - deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when - report made to another state, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance