Little Ducks Child Care Llc
25585 HIGHWAY 17, WAYNESVILLE, MO 65583-2592Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 1 (out of 4). 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
- State Quality Rating
- MO QAR Level 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located classroom B was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a hole in the wall from the gate..
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located classroom B was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a hole in the wall from the gate..
Dec 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Margaret Wade, Naomi Hand, Liyah Thier, Harlie Howard, Anna Cooper, Shauntrel Linton-Smith Margaret Wade, Kadence High,Jacey Wright, Ashley Shelar, Lill
- Medical Examination Reports5 CSR 25-500.122
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Liyah Thier, Abigail Horstman, Anna Cooper and Shauntrel Linton-Smith .
- Medical Examination Reports5 CSR 25-500.122
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Naomi Hand, Liyah Thier, Abigail Horstman, Anna Cooper, Shauntrel Linton-Smith and Makennah Douglas as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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