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Details and information displayed here were provided by this business and may not reflect its current status. We strongly encourage you to perform your own research when selecting a care provider.

SPECIAL OFFER
NEW Early Morning hours call for details. Discounted rate if you enroll by August 15th, 2023.
In business since: 1997
Total Employees: 1
Awards & Accreditations
fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and wear mask.

LICENSING INFORMATION

This business has reported that they are exempt from state licensing.
There are many reasons why a business may be exempt from state licensing. For example, the center my have a religious exemption, the number of children it cares for may be below the licensing minimum, or it may not be subject to your state's licensing authority. Exempt businesses may not be required to meet health and safety standards.
Care.com only verifies licenses, not exemptions, and we strongly encourage you to contact the business or Missouri's licensing department to verify the exemption and understand what it means.

Hours

Monday :
5:30AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday :
5:30AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday :
5:30AM - 5:30PM
Thursday :
5:30AM - 5:30PM
Friday :
5:30AM - 5:30PM
Saturday :
Closed
Sunday :
Closed
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1 to 4
Program Capacity:
4

Cost & Availability

Class Type Rate Rate Type Availability *
Infant $ 180 per week 2
Toddler $ 170 per week 2
Preschool $ 160 per hour 0
*availability last updated on 08/10/2023
OFFERINGS
Full Time (5 days/wk)
Part Time (1-4 days/wk)
Full-Day
PAYMENT OPTIONS
  • Cash

Ratings & Reviews

( 4)
Amy C
07/11/2022
If I could give Richelle more stars I absolutely would without a hesitation. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and absolutely an angle!
She is just amazing with my about to be 5 month baby girl. I am beyond pleased with how she runs her private business.
I feel as if she cares for my girl as if she was her own.
Richelle constantly stays in communication with us throughout the day , on top of responding to my 100 text messages a day she sends us a report (daily) of all the helpful information that we take to my daughter's doctor appointment.
We also get such beautiful picture of my daughter, sleeping with a toy, or holding her own bottles or playing with toys (all of the special moments that we miss when she is in daycare).
Richelle also does exercises with my daughter and shares them with me so I can do them with her in the evenings and on the weekend.
Richelle is also amazing at sharing ALL of her expertise when it comes to carrying for infants/toddlers. She is always willing to help!
If I could have Richelle all to myself and my daughter I would but bottom line is I absolutely would recommend her to any moms out there especially NEW mom!
Dawn H
06/15/2022
Miss Rochelle cared for my son. First impression was it is a small space but she states she only cares for 4 infants/toddlers. We were asked to pay in cash or money order and received a receipt weekly and a daily report. Prior to his first day we discussed his care needs from his provider for a tongue tie which required support with Feedings and mouth exercises and she was supportive but found she was not performing them as originally discussed. I was then informed x2 that he only ate 4-8oz over a span of 8-9 hours. My infant would come home aggressive and hungry as if he was not fed. So I recommended that he go ahead and increase his nipple size from 0 to 1 and needs to be paced. She did not take my recommendation as she felt uncomfortable that he would choke. He was also being left in the car seat to nap. We expressed to her our concerns and she became rude and requested we seek another daycare provider and canceled us on the same day. Not sure if she was overwhelmed but claimed We thought she was incompetent. She was personable and friendly but not sure why it went to the extreme so quick even though it was a respectful conversation about how to care for our son and improve outcomes. Not pleased.
Reply from The Ovaltree Home Daycare
As a daycare provider, I try my best to give every child equal and quality care. The key factor to this situation is that their son was placed in a group setting and he needed specialized care.
I did everything I was trained to do with a tongue-tied child. when you are pace feeding you give the child a slow-flowing nipple to help reduce choking and gagging. It is best to let the child drink 1 to 2 Oz.at a time. Most providers won't take on a child with this condition because it is very time-consuming. your child was doing very well and did not lose any weight while in my care.
Any doctor will tell you that things are going great if your child has plenty of wet and poopy diapers. when I was concerned about his daily intake you were not. you must keep in mind that when you are breastfeeding feeding and expressing the milk your child may drink more or less during a feeding. we are dealing with a newborn so he is still learning which way he prefers the feedings. it is very confusing to him if he latches on at home then he has to come to daycare and only receive a bottle. then keep in mind you were away from him 9 to 11.5 hours a day. I did everything that you asked of me. I was very supportive of you and had a wonderful bond with your son. he received daily mouth as well as full-body exercises. as far as napping in the car seat, yes a few times he did nap in the seat. remember he has acid reflux. The best thing to do is to put him in the upright position. just a reminder that is what you asked of me in the interview. again I must state your child was in a small group setting.
I have rules I must follow being a childcare provider, parents think that since I am not licensed that I don't follow the rules. I am not a Nanny, Para, Therapist, or Nurse.
I provide care to 4 or fewer nonrelated children. In the interview, I stated we all must be on the same page with the care I provide. I was not overwhelmed, and I never complained about doing my job. I was kind and very patient with your son. I won't stand for rude people and that is what your son's father was that morning. His wording was disrespectful to me. it's not what you say to people it's how you say it.
That is the reason for the daily report's so we can have a sensible approach to any issues. if you have any questions or comments the time is to resolve this matter early.
I believe with all my heart you can't please everyone all the time. I know that I provided excellent care to their child.
06/23/2022
Jennifer C
04/20/2022
I love brining Skylar here! She has so much fun when she is with Ms. Richelle. Not only is she having fun with her she is learning from her. I definitely recommend her! Her price is amazing for everything she does for my daughter. And since it isn't some big daycare with a lot of kids, she is always making sure each kid is doing good. She isn't overwhelmed with 7 or 8 kids. I was worried about leaving Sky in an income daycare but now I prefer that over a big corporate daycare that wants over $1000 to watch her. She also gives me paper reports everyday when I go pick her up and she will text me updates throughout the day. If you need someone to trust with your kid and a good price, chose Richelle! I promise you won't regret it, she is an amazing woman!
Nikkita A
09/23/2015
I love this daycare! Ms. Rachel is amazing with my son, and he loves going to her every day. She provides me with a detailed report card of his day, and keeps me informed of any concerns throughout the day. As a first time mom, I was worried about leaving my little one, but she has provided the most amazing care and helped both of us to adjust smoothly!
SPECIAL OFFER
NEW Early Morning hours call for details. Discounted rate if you enroll by August 15th, 2023.
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