Small Saints 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
- 99
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 30, 20252 Findings2 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 was not approved.
- 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 was not approved.
Jul 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staffing Requirements5 CSR 25-300.040
The facility did not meet requirements for requests/results of a check of the Family Care Safety Registry. A background check on file is older than two years for the following staff member(s): Kimala Brown, Jada Christensen, Michelle Kernell, Sarah Morehouse, Heather Nicholson, Alison Otte, Nicole
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F)5 CSR 25-300.090
The floors located in Room 2 B was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped tile.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 75 CSR 25-300.090
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by rug in Toddlers has fraying edges.