Little Buckaroo's Daycare
303 S WASHINGTON ST, DIAMOND, MO 64840-7287Childery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
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 33% violation rate across 9 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 Children's Records & Files (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports5 CSR 25-500.222
An individual file was not kept for one child(ren).
- Records and Reports5 CSR 25-500.222
An individual file was not kept for one child(ren).
Dec 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Records and Reports5 CSR 25-500.222
An individual file was not kept for one child(ren).
- Records and Reports5 CSR 25-500.222
An individual file was not kept for one child(ren).
Jun 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Kayla Homer needs 2.50 clock hours.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Corsbie, KeyaDiamond · 3/5 Childery Rating