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Childery

The Ark

2846 S GRAND BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63118-1033Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 29% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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
Preschool
Licensed capacity
40
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:10Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Not Regulated

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Mar 5, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Mar 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • Fire Safety Requirements5 CSR 25-300.070

      The facility's evacuation/emergency plan is not posted.

    • Fire Safety Requirements5 CSR 25-300.070

      The facility's evacuation/emergency plan is not posted.

  2. Apr 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Staffing Requirements5 CSR 25-300.040

      The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): Lydia Grabau.

    • Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090

      The walls located in the basement (Room B05) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches in length and width was observed.

    • Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 15 CSR 25-300.090

      The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by several (15) electrical outlets were not covered with protective plastic covers throughout the approved childcare space.

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