Caterpillar Corner, Llc
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While the facilities are clean and welcoming, and the preschool side seems to be well-run, the infant side is either understaffed or staffed by poorly trained adults. My granddaughter was actually kicked out of daycare because she was a fussy baby. She was 5 months old, and was incapable of manipulation or malicious intent, but she was blamed for causing a stressful work environment and her parents were notified two days before Christmas that they would need to find alternative daycare. She is, by the way, NOT an unusually fussy baby. She likes to be held and nurtured -- which is age appropriate. However, whenever I would come to pick her up, the caretakers would be bottle-propping rather than cradling. Older babies were always restrained in high chairs, bouncy seats, or walkers. No babies were being cuddled or interacted with. It was a safe environment, but not nurturing at all. We had difficulty finding a babysitter on short notice, especially over the holidays. When we did, the new sitter made a special point to tell me what a darling, sweet baby my granddaughter was. In contrast,the women at Caterpillar Corner told me several times she was a "little stinker." Well, in reality she was just a little baby who thrives on affection. At the time of her being kicked out, she also had a head cold and some gastronointestinal distress, which is not her fault, but made her cranky. She is also very particular about the temperature of her milk or formula, so she won't eat if it's too cold-- again, while it's a challenge, it's not an impossible task. They were either unwilling or unable to comfort her, and blamed her for upsetting the other babies. One time I was called to pick her up because she was "inconsolable" but by the time I got there, she was fast asleep and they had to wake her up for me to take her home. The caretakers just don't seem to actually know how to care for young babies. The older children seemed to be fine, but I was extremely disappointed in the level of care and competence displayed with the infants. There are very few choices for daycare in our area, but I would not recommend Caterpillar Corner for infant care. The only positive thing is it is clean and safe, but it is NOT nurturing.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- MondayOpen
- TuesdayOpen
- WednesdayOpen
- ThursdayOpen
- FridayOpen
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2026-07-31 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were admission 8/18/2025. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/31/2026 |
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| 2026-07-14 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were admission 8/18/2025. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2026-06-25 | SUPPLEMENTAL | No violations cited |
| 2026-01-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, Sand and Water Table, in the main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the front of the sand and water table was cracked, there was a piece that was sticking out from the sand and water table due to the crack. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 1/13/2026 |
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| 2025-07-22 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-01-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-07-24 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/24/2024 |
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| 2024-07-23 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-01-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2023-07-12 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-01-05 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-07-07 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-01-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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