Jamaica Showers Playcare Center, Llc
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 18
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Child Transportation Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 13, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
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: Jaleh Taylor needs 12 clock hours and I'Taijja Miller-Brown needs .50 clock hours.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff I'Taijja Miller-Brown.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
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: Jaleh Taylor needs 12 clock hours and I'Taijja Miller-Brown needs .50 clock hours.
- Transportation and Field Trips5 CSR 25-500.212
Appropriate care, safety and/or supervision of children was not provided while transporting children as evidenced by two seatbelts were not working and there was an opening in the rear floor of the van in front of the last set of seats on the left side that measured approximately 5 inches wide and 7
- Transportation and Field Trips5 CSR 25-500.212
The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by Lacresha Clay did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).