Cradles and Cribs Childcare
411 S MAIN ST, MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712-1801Childery Rating: 1/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.1 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 1 out of 5 star overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 2 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025). The structural rating also includes Missouri's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 15 CSR 25-300.090
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by crib sheets were not fitted tight on the cribs in the infant room and the 2 year old room.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A)5 CSR 25-300.090
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured over 3 1/2 inches on both the northwest and southwest corners of the fence..
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 15 CSR 25-300.090
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by crib sheets were not fitted tight on the cribs in the infant room and the 2 year old room.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A)5 CSR 25-300.090
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured over 3 1/2 inches on both the northwest and southwest corners of the fence..
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 15 CSR 25-300.090
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by crib sheets were not fitted tight on the cribs in the infant room and the 2 year old room.
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