South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
1405 S WINES ST, SALEM, MO 65560Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 17% violation rate across 12 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
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The facility orientation did not include a tour of the facility for the following staff: Ashton Baker.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ashton Baker needs 2 hours, Laura Connel needs 4 hours, Korina Jones needs 3 hours, Kari Miller needs 2 hours, Teresa Wilken need 3 hours.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
The facility orientation did not include a tour of the facility for the following staff: Ashton Baker.
- Personnel5 CSR 25-500.102
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ashton Baker needs 2 hours, Laura Connel needs 4 hours, Korina Jones needs 3 hours, Kari Miller needs 2 hours, Teresa Wilken need 3 hours.
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the fence was missing chain link allowing for entrapment by the stairs.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- I Can Too Learning Center L.l.c.Salem · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Arthurs, AngelaSalem · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Jackie's Little Britches L.l.cSalem · 1/5 Childery Rating
- Jordan, Tanna LSalem · 1/5 Childery Rating
- Williams, SaraSalem · 3/5 Childery Rating