Salem Baptist Daycare and Preschool
18817 WESTSIDE DR, NEW LONDON, MO 63459-4925Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 32
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A & D Ointment, Diaper Ointment, and Various types of sunscreen which all stated "keep out of reach of children". The item(s) was/were located on a lower shelf int the 2 year old bathroom in reach of the children.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D)5 CSR 25-300.090
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A & D Ointment, Diaper Ointment, and Various types of sunscreen which all stated "keep out of reach of children". The item(s) was/were located on a lower shelf int the 2 year old bathroom in reach of the children.
Oct 8, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Sydnee Brothers.
- Health Requirements5 CSR 25-300.050
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Sydnee Brothers.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The walls located in the I/T unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by as the drywall had scrapes and small holes in it. The wall is located on the East wall. (3-4 spots).
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