Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area
706 ORCHARD ST, CARTHAGE, MO 64836-2344Childery 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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by classroom B measured at 64 degrees.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by classroom B measured at 64 degrees.
Aug 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The department did not receive notification of a director change.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The department did not receive notification of a director change.
Aug 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The department did not receive notification of a director change.
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