Mackids Learning 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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 9, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
- Annual Requirements5 CSR 25-500.052
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for the owner of the facility within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Furniture, Equipment and Materials5 CSR 25-500.092
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Kelley Allen needs 2.5 hours, Breanna Border needs 3.5 hours, Phillip Brouillette needs 1 hour, Tracie Cunningham needs 3 hours, Kayli Dosch