Kings Kids Prep Academy
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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20262 Findings2 Critical
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol Spray, Wood Cleaner Spray . The item(s) was/were located the sink in the boys bathroom.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol Spray, Wood Cleaner Spray . The item(s) was/were located the sink in the boys bathroom.
Apr 10, 20253 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen and the door was opened.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen and the door was opened.
- Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C)5 CSR 25-300.110
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.