Ozarks Regional Ymca
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, 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
Apr 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Health Care5 CSR 25-500.192
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Child D and Child E's updated immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
- Health Care5 CSR 25-500.192
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Child D and Child E's updated immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Feb 25, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Health Care5 CSR 25-500.192
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Child D and Child E's updated immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
- Health Care5 CSR 25-500.192
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Child D and Child E's updated immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Jul 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.