Cameron Head Start
1015 W 4TH ST, CAMERON, MO 64429Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.2 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects an 11% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026). The structural rating also includes Missouri's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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
- State Quality Rating
- MO QAR Level 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- 56
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 5, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The ceilings located in the preschool room near the air vent 1 ceiling tile was/were not in good condition as evidenced by was stained .
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in the indoor infant play area on the wall where the push to exit button for the inside door is located. was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping .
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of Maranda Chubick , the staff listed need the following information: 12 clock hours for calendar year 2024. .
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The facility orientation did not include a review of the child care practices or procedures for medication administration, child illness, or discipline and guidance for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The facility orientation did not include a review of the daily schedule for the following staff: E. Leeper (Clevenger) and Mekelle McBee.
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