Guadalupe Centers, Inc.
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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Admission Policies and Procedures5 CSR 25-500.132
A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with eight on 3/12/26 / five on 3/26/26 and six on 4/8/26 children in attendance.
- Admission Policies and Procedures5 CSR 25-500.132
A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with eight on 3/12/26 / five on 3/26/26 and six on 4/8/26 children in attendance.
Apr 8, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff/Child Ratios5 CSR 25-500.112
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 6 children , ages 1 - 2 year olds (Room 249 nap time), were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
- Staff/Child Ratios5 CSR 25-500.112
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 1 - 3 year olds (Room 236 nap time), were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
- Admission Policies and Procedures5 CSR 25-500.132
A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with eight on 3/12/26 / five on 3/26/26 and six on 4/8/26 children in attendance.