Second Missionary Baptist Church Learning Center
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
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 188
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
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 (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 17, 20265 Findings5 Important
- RSMo 252. Fire, Safety, Health and Sanitation Inspections, Procedures - Variances to Rules Granted When - Rules Authoriz
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
- Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures5 CSR 25-300.020
A copy of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form was not filed annually, during the month of August, with the department.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The ceilings located main areas of center was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained/holes in tiles .
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (E)5 CSR 25-300.090
The facility did not provide 35 square feet of usable floor space for each child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by all the rooms in the facility are undergoing renovation and each room contains hazardous materials for children and some rooms are used as storage space for equipmen
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A)5 CSR 25-300.090
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5" - 7 " in several areas along bottom of fencing.