Elmer Hammond 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 3, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint, laundry detergent, floor stripper, bleach, car compound, bathroom cleaner, joint compound, floor cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the hallway laundry room.
- Fire Safety5 CSR 25-500.087
The smoke detector is not in good working condition as evidence that a chirp noise emits every few minutes. The director acknowledged that they have a company called out to replace the battery in the system.
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness5 CSR 25-500.090
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the emergency plan is not available in each room used for childcare.
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional eight items in this category.
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional six items in this category.