Toyland Day Nursery
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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 20, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the protective fence around the AC is down leaving the Ac units accessible to children.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet cover was mssing in the art room.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
- Staff/Child Ratios5 CSR 25-500.112
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
- Health Care5 CSR 25-500.192
Medication was not stored out of children's reach.