Lil Owls Child Care
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-400.055
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jaquelin Mate, Jamaar Ben and Dimeno Ben within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home5 CSR 25-400.085
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by the black tarp (weed barrier) is exposed creating a tripping factor .
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness5 CSR 25-400.090
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the big classroom.
- The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel5 CSR 25-400.105
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
- Medical Examination Reports5 CSR 25-400.125
A medical examination report was not on file for the provider.