The Mustard Seed Pre-School, Inc.
1861 MISSOURI STATE RD, ARNOLD, MO 63010-2013Childery 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 50% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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
- 83
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20234 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand Sanitizer, Bleach, Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Tylenol. The item(s) was/were located in the Storage Cabinet in the Hall Bathroom.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand Sanitizer, Bleach, Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Tylenol. The item(s) was/were located in the Storage Cabinet in the Hall Bathroom.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The ceilings located in the Hall Bathroom (downstairs) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 1 ceiling tile in the corner above the toilet was discolored showing evidence of water damage.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The ceilings located in the Hall Bathroom (downstairs) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 1 ceiling tile in the corner above the toilet was discolored showing evidence of water damage.
Nov 14, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand Sanitizer, Bleach, Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Tylenol. The item(s) was/were located in the Storage Cabinet in the Hall Bathroom.
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