Canterbury Academy at Briarcliff
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.2 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 1 (out of 4). 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
- 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 19, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Samantha Anderson, Louie Leigh-Ellen, Gregory Iverson, Kristen Thomaston within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The ceilings located in Asia & Australia was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky residue on shelves in South America and Europe.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.