South Central Missouri Community Action Agency
1140 HERSCHEL BESS BLVD, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901Childery 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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
- Staff/Child Ratios5 CSR 25-500.112
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 15 children, ages 8 months through 24 months, were cared for by 6 adult caregiver(s).
- Staff/Child Ratios5 CSR 25-500.112
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 15 children, ages 8 months through 24 months, were cared for by 6 adult caregiver(s).
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the child safety latch on the diaper table in room was not latching due to the latch becoming loose.
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