Preschool Academy, Llc
525 SOUTH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65806-3101Childery 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.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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). The structural rating also includes Missouri's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The director was not approved as evidenced by the director approval form needing to be signed by the LLC Member; all other requirements have been met.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The director was not approved as evidenced by the director approval form needing to be signed by the LLC Member; all other requirements have been met.
Mar 11, 20263 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: Natalia Koliada and Sheila Longenecker
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The director was not approved as evidenced by the director approval form needing to be signed by the LLC Member; all other requirements have been met.
- 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: Natalia Koliada and Sheila Longenecker
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