North Cross Early Childhood Program
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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 24, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Responsibilities of Caregivers 1 (F) 25 CSR 25-300.060
The facility did not meet the requirements for diapering surfaces. There was no diapering surface.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located outside room 151 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint where corner guard was removed.