Sarcoxie Learning Academy 2
1301 HIGH ST, SARCOXIE, MO 64862-9202Childery 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.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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an MO QAR rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025). 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.
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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Health Care5 CSR 25-500.192
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
- Health Care5 CSR 25-500.192
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
Oct 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Care5 CSR 25-500.192
Medication was not stored out of children's reach.
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