(believing in Righteousness Through Him) "b.i.r.t.h." Academy Early Care & Education Center
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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
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 3, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Beverly Moment and Valerie Ford as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Beverly Moment and Valerie Ford as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A)5 CSR 25-300.090
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 12 inches along the bottom of the two chainlink gates and approximately 7 inches wide in the middle where the two
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A)5 CSR 25-300.090
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 12 inches along the bottom of the two chainlink gates and approximately 7 inches wide in the middle where the two
Oct 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Beverly Moment and Valerie Ford as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.