Great Beginnings Daycare & Preschool, L.c.
1401 COTTLEVILLE PKWY, COTTLEVILLE, MO 63376-3431Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 38% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 156
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Angela Leadford needs 4.5 hours.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Angela Leadford needs 4.5 hours.
Jun 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Angela Leadford needs 4.5 hours.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Angela Leadford needs 4.5 hours.
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Rachel Buchanan, Shawna Chumley, Sara Donaubauer, Hanna Donaubauer, Gabrielle Durnbaugh, Holly Dyle, Sarah Fogg, Samantha Gholson, Shawna Gregory, Autumn Grote, Sarah Hill, Natalie Houston, Lucy Howell-Chiarella, Jennifer Johnson, Crystal J
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