Circle of Light Greater Achiever's Learning 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 134
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 1, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical form did not contain all required information in that the physician did not not check the box indicating the patient was in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease f
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Karen Nelson 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
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by the school-age child health report was not on file the first day the child attended - the admission date was 2/25/2022.
- Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 (A)5 CSR 25-300.110
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by there were no parent initials indicating the parent has been informed of the required health and safety inspections and that the inspection forms are available for review.
- Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 (B)5 CSR 25-300.110
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by there were no parent initials indicating the parent agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.