Covenant for Life Child Development 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
- 132
- 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 (5). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 18, 20265 Findings3 Critical2 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach cleaner, comet, and paint cans. The item(s) was/were located in the boy's restroom under an unlocked cabinet The paint cans were located in an unlocked janitors closet.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a steak knife. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer in the infant/toddler classroom.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach cleaner, comet, and paint cans. The item(s) was/were located in the boy's restroom under an unlocked cabinet The paint cans were located in an unlocked janitors closet.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The floors located in the chapel room next to the closet was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one wood panel plank board was missing.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The floors located in the chapel room next to the closet was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one wood panel plank board was missing.