Ymca-O'fallon Branch-Rock Creek Elementary
8970 MEXICO RD, O FALLON, MO 63366Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 13% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 9, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness5 CSR 25-500.090
Requirements of the facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Alli Bramfield, Nate Bini, and Mason Moore
- 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: Alli Bramfield, needs 12 hours ,and Mason Moore needs 3 hours.
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