Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area
4230 S RICHARD JOSEPH BLVD W, JOPLIN, MO 64804-5007Childery Rating: 1/5
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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.1 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 1 out of 5 star overall. Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). 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. 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the pour and play resilient surface had a small tear which the staff was aware of and is scheduled to be repaired next week. Staff covered the area with a mat to prevent a tripping hazard.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the pour and play resilient surface had a small tear which the staff was aware of and is scheduled to be repaired next week. Staff covered the area with a mat to prevent a tripping hazard.
Nov 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Debra Spencer.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Debra Spencer.
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
Outdoor equipment, sandbox lid, in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by a hole was observed on the lid.
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