Cox Learning Center Branson
1192 BIRD RD, BRANSON, MO 65616-9101Childery 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 116
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Admission Policies and Procedures5 CSR 25-500.132
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
- Admission Policies and Procedures5 CSR 25-500.132
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Dec 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Admission Policies and Procedures5 CSR 25-500.132
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
- Admission Policies and Procedures5 CSR 25-500.132
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Trina Achterman, Jennifer Andela, Melisa Argueta, Melinda Blake, Cari Cooper-Daniels, Kristy Eggleston, Candice Gates, Kristina Koch, Jennifer Lewis, Taylor Loveland, Alexa Matthews, Jenny McBride, and Karrie Ridder within thirty (30) days
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