Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation
3251 HIGHWAY MM, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- 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 2025, 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 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Lacy Hood (Hired 10-20-2023).
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
Katina Bess (Family Coach present cooking due to short staff) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Lacy Hood (Hired 10-20-2023).
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
Katina Bess (Family Coach present cooking due to short staff) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Leslie Becker, Randi Hinson, Christine Lyerla, Veronica Padilla, Kimberly Sobeck and Tiffany Teems within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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