A Place for Children, Inc.
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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Oct 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.