Little Hearts 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 9, 20265 Findings5 Important
- RSMo 252. Fire, Safety, Health and Sanitation Inspections, Procedures - Variances to Rules Granted When - Rules Authoriz
Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Ciera Bennett, Lakeisha Roland, Yvonne Johnson and Adrianna Nunnelly as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Ciera Bennett, Lakeisha Roland, Yvonne Johnson and Adrianna Nunnelly as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Ciera Bennett, Lakeisha Roland, Yvonne Johnson and Adrianna Nunnelly as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Ciera Bennett, Lakeisha Roland, Yvonne Johnson and Adrianna Nunnelly as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.