Primrose School of Ballwin
15031 MANCHESTER RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011-4626Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 201
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in Pre-K 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipped paint on the wall by the dramatic play area.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in Pre-K 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipped paint on the wall by the dramatic play area.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Sarah King needs 7.25 hours, Vicki Mayer needs 1.50 hours, and Sabrina Efthim needs 1.50 hours.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Sarah King needs 7.25 hours, Vicki Mayer needs 1.50 hours, and Sabrina Efthim needs 1.50 hours.
Jul 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in Pre-K 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipped paint on the wall by the dramatic play area.
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