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Mercy Co-worker Children's Center

St Louis, MO
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆ 2.5 (3 reviews)
12727 OLD TESSON RD, St Louis, MO 63128
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Quick Facts

Capacity
104 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 9 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (314) 543-5995
12727 OLD TESSON RD
St Louis, MO 63128
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
002491281
License Holder
MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH
Licensed Since
2015
License Issued
Feb 26, 2026
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
ABBIGAIL HORN
License Conditions: 32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT

Reviews

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Ashley
2024-01-15 14:49:48
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The manager needs to be fired, and she assumes things to get around Mercy to let people go. The HR department is not great and does not listen to your concerns. My son was in this center, and the teachers did nothing to help him grow and learn. When he was struggling, the teachers did not care about him. They are uneducated and let family work together, which I do not think is right. They allow the teachers to make up there own schedules throughout the year, which no one ever lets other teachers have certain days off with a friday or monday. The manager play favorites over others and does not care about the other staff or families. There is no educational toys, people coming into the center for a summer camp, and the water play is not great for the students. The teachers are always on their phones and not playing with the children since they talk or gossip. Toxic environment! better centers for your children that cost less!

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Jackey downweels
2023-11-27 19:46:23
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Worst place ever for your children. To start off with the Manger deos not care for her employees at at and like to fire people for not reason or have done a little mistake and she needs to go but she like play Favoritism with some of the employees there but the good one's will get fire for no reason or a silly mistake. Then when she fire them or let them so she just laughed at them in there fase and hinder there back to. My kid today was crying because the fire on best boys teacher for a silly mistake. Well news flash everyone in the world. Will do a mistake or messaged up. And right after the holidays come on. I talk to the HR PERSON AND SHE DIDN'T CARE AT ALL BECAUSE and the Manger are in it for the money so sad.

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Nikoleta SINANAJ
2022-04-25 19:18:14
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I am an employee

Working with children is my priority. It is a job that requires a lot of patience and dedication if I do not feel tired. I like to give love to children to make them know for sure. Experience in this work has taught me to be responsible in every detail.

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About the Provider

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MERCY CO-WORKER CHILDREN'S CENTER is a CHILD CARE CENTER in ST LOUIS MO, with a maximum capacity of 104 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 WEEKS - 9 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-07-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2026-01-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-07-28 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-01-16 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-01-02 SUPPLEMENTAL 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by Child A, age 5-years-old, was left unattended in the outdoor play area for approximately eight minutes on January 2nd, 2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/2/2025

2024-09-17 CLOSE SUPERVISION No violations cited
2024-07-10 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-06-12 CLOSE SUPERVISION No violations cited
2024-05-16 CLOSE SUPERVISION No violations cited
2024-04-29 CLOSE SUPERVISION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: multi-purpose cleaner. The item(s) was/were located The Rainbow Room (a 3-4-year-old room).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/29/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/29/2024

2024-04-16 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2024-01-09 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Deborah Jones and Amber Schmidt within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/8/2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 9 inches by 12 inches. This was located in the back right hand corner of the infant/toddler play space.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/8/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Lindsay Schinsky.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/9/2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/8/2024

2024-01-03 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 6 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Deborah Jones and Amber Schmidt within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 9 inches by 12 inches. This was located in the back right hand corner of the infant/toddler play space.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two large bottles of hand sanitizer . The item(s) was/were located in a unlocked cabinet in the Blue Classroom (2-years-old).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/3/2024

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the emergency plan was not located in a preschool classroom, the Rainbow Classroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;

Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/3/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Lindsay Schinsky.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-07-25 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-03-02 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-01-10 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-07-26 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-01-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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