Alpha Tots Learning Centers, 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
- 74
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 15, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness5 CSR 25-500.090
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the infant/toddler room.
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness5 CSR 25-500.090
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness5 CSR 25-500.090
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the infant/toddler room.
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness5 CSR 25-500.090
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that 4 pack and plays were missing a fitted mattress, using only the bottom of the pack and play.