A and B Academy
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.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.5 / 5
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Alfred Brown.
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Alfred Brown.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
The equipment, a a jungle gym that includes an open slide, rock wall, and monkey bars, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the only material located in the fall zone was grass.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
The equipment, a a jungle gym that includes an open slide, rock wall, and monkey bars, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the only material located in the fall zone was grass.
Nov 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Alfred Brown.